How far is College Park, MD from Lochearn, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Lochearn, MD is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Lochearn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Lochearn.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 695 West: Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 26 East: Liberty Road, Lochearn
1155 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Lochearn.
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-95 North
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lochearn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Lochearn?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from College Park and 18.1 miles from Lochearn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around College Park and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lochearn.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Lochearn. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.1 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 Lochearn
Census designated place
| Population | 25,333 |
| Coordinates | 39.3406600, -76.7221900 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochearn (-76.72219, 39.34066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
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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