How far is College Park, MD from Maryland City, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Maryland City, MD is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 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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This is an easy same-day return drive.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Maryland City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Maryland City.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
9.3 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
142 m · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
741 ft · 18 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Street
704 ft · 19 sec · Baltimore Street
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Turn slight right
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Gorman Avenue
105 m · 8 sec · Gorman Avenue
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Continue on Fort Meade Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Fort Meade Road
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Continue on Laurel Fort Meade Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Turn sharp right onto Old Line Avenue
2510 ft · 2 min · Old Line Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Hall South
617 ft · 32 sec · Park Hall South
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Turn left onto Wye Mills South
859 ft · 40 sec · Wye Mills South
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Turn right onto Vale Summit South
140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vale Summit South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Maryland City.
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.
Baltimore Avenue
Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
9.29 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving College Park and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Maryland City?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 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?
Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from College Park and 6.1 miles from Maryland City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 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 $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around College Park and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.
Stop Ideas Near Beltsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beltsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.1 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 Maryland City
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,093 |
| Coordinates | 39.0920500, -76.8177500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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