How far is College Park, MD from Frostburg, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Frostburg, MD is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Frostburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Frostburg.
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Start on Knox Road
2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road
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Turn right onto Mowatt Lane
2151 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Campus Drive
52 m · 5 sec · Campus Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive
1915 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive
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Turn right onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Adelphi Road
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue
1615 ft · 37 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
798 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring
1794 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
1052 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore
1986 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown
1899 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
41.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: La Vale
1700 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto National Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · National Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
42 m · 9 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Frostburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight right
52.1 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park and Chance Rain Showers near Frostburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Frostburg?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Halfway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from College Park and 71.8 miles from Frostburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around College Park and Chance Rain Showers near Frostburg.
Stop Ideas Near Halfway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halfway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Frostburg. Straight-line distance: 116.28 mi (187.14 km).
#1 College Park
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland
| Population | 32,173 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -76.9369200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frostburg
City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 8,465 |
| Coordinates | 39.6581400, -78.9283600 |
| Altitude | 631 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frostburg (-78.92836, 39.65814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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