How far is College Park, MD from Mount Airy, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Mount Airy, MD is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Mount Airy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Mount Airy.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 15 sec · Knox Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Take the ramp right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
975 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
18.3 mi · 24 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
1829 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
32 m · 6 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Way
36 m · 5 sec · Veterans Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Mount Airy.
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.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
18.3 mi · 00h 24m
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 Rain Showers near Mount Airy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Mount Airy?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from College Park and 22.9 miles from Mount Airy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around College Park and Rain Showers near Mount Airy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Mount Airy. Straight-line distance: 29.71 mi (47.82 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 Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9,502 |
| Coordinates | 39.3762100, -77.1547000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Airy (-77.1547, 39.37621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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