How far is College Park, MD from Mays Chapel, MD?

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Mays Chapel, MD is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.29 mi
01h 05m
Flight
34.85 mi
56.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.85 mi
Kilometers
56.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.29 mi
Kilometers
72.89 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From College Park
22.6 mi
00h 32m
To Mays Chapel
22.7 mi
00h 32m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Mays Chapel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Mays Chapel.

  1. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 695 West: Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 25: Falls Road

    1163 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

    3116 ft · 50 sec · Jones Falls Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Falls Road

    2666 ft · 55 sec · Falls Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Thornton Road

    764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marburg Manor Drive

    2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Marburg Manor Drive

    79 m · 11 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Mays Chapel.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
22.3 mi · 49%
Baltimore Beltway
15.2 mi · 34%
Baltimore Avenue
2.71 mi · 6%
West Seminary Avenue
1.29 mi · 3%
Capital Beltway
0.82 mi · 2%
I 695 West
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 32m from College Park
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Mays Chapel?

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from College Park and 22.7 miles from Mays Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around College Park and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Mays Chapel. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.08 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
Mays Chapel

#2 Mays Chapel

Census designated place

Population11,420
Coordinates39.4331600, -76.6494100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Mays Chapel (-76.64941, 39.43316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 Mays Chapel. The current time is 06:52:19.

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.