How far is College Park, MD from Glen Burnie, MD?

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
25.94 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.94 mi
33.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.94 mi
Kilometers
33.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.94 mi
Kilometers
41.75 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Burnie
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Thu, Apr 16, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-16T01:21
Arrive Glen Burnie
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Maryland City
MD

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From College Park
13 mi
00h 22m
To Glen Burnie
13 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Glen Burnie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Glen Burnie.

  1. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Greenbelt Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Greenbelt Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    14.1 mi · 19 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    2635 ft · 41 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 713 North: Hanover

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Arundel Mills Boulevard

    1327 ft · 34 sec · Arundel Mills Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dorsey Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dorsey Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    3005 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Crain Highway South

    119 m · 16 sec · Crain Highway South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    124 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Glen Burnie.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
14.1 mi · 54%
Dorsey Road
4.65 mi · 18%
Greenbelt Road
2.97 mi · 11%
Baltimore Avenue
1.24 mi · 5%
MD 100 East
0.85 mi · 3%
Central Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland City
00h 22m from College Park
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving College Park and Partly Sunny near Glen Burnie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Glen Burnie?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from College Park and 13 miles from Glen Burnie.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around College Park and Partly Sunny near Glen Burnie.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maryland City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryland City.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

27 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Glen Burnie. Straight-line distance: 20.94 mi (33.7 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
Glen Burnie

#2 Glen Burnie

Census designated place in Maryland

Population67,639
Coordinates39.1626100, -76.6246900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Glen Burnie (-76.62469, 39.16261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Glen Burnie. The current time is 01:21:01.

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.