How far is College Park, MD from Friendship Village, MD?

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Friendship Village, MD is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.04 mi
00h 26m
Flight
8.25 mi
13.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.25 mi
Kilometers
13.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.04 mi
Kilometers
16.15 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friendship Village
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-19T09:10
Arrive Friendship Village
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in College Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chillum
MD

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From College Park
5 mi
00h 13m
To Friendship Village
5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Friendship Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Friendship Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mowatt Lane

    2151 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Campus Drive

    52 m · 5 sec · Campus Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive

    2549 ft · 2 min · Campus Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard East

    1.2 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Riggs Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Riggs Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Oglethorpe Street Northeast

    2090 ft · 2 min · Oglethorpe Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue Northeast

    2010 ft · 54 sec · New Hampshire Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

    39 m · 4 sec · New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kennedy Street Northwest

    1412 ft · 39 sec · Kennedy Street Northwest

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Missouri Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 3 min · Missouri Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue Northwest

    28 m · 9 sec · Georgia Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Missouri Avenue Northwest

    1164 ft · 29 sec · Missouri Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Military Road Northwest

    3 mi · 8 min · Military Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Western Avenue Northwest

    60 m · 14 sec · Western Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue

    123 m · 19 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Willard Avenue

    826 ft · 28 sec · Willard Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Friendship Boulevard

    84 m · 12 sec · Friendship Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Friendship Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Friendship Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
190 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Military Road Northwest
2.97 mi · 30%
Riggs Road
2.14 mi · 21%
University Boulevard East
1.17 mi · 12%
Missouri Avenue Northwest
1.03 mi · 10%
Campus Drive
0.52 mi · 5%
Mowatt Lane
0.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Military Road Northwest

Continue on Military Road Northwest

2.97 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillum
00h 13m from College Park
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park and Rain Showers Likely near Friendship Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Friendship Village?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chillum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from College Park and 5 miles from Friendship Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around College Park and Rain Showers Likely near Friendship Village.

Stop Ideas Near Chillum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chillum and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillum.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

8 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

11 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

19 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Friendship Village. Straight-line distance: 8.25 mi (13.28 km).

College Park

#1 College Park

Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population32,173
Coordinates38.9806700, -76.9369200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Friendship Village

#2 Friendship Village

Special taxing area and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population5,051
Coordinates38.9628900, -77.0888700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Friendship Village (-77.08887, 38.96289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.86
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.43 $2.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.95 $1.73 $3.47
Diesel $5.98 $2.09 $4.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Friendship Village. The current time is 09:10:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.