How far is College Park, MD from Perry Hall, MD?

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Perry Hall, MD is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.13 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.15 mi
63.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.13 mi
Kilometers
74.24 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 Perry Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-23T10:22
Arrive Perry Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 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
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Elkridge
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From College Park
23.1 mi
00h 32m
To Perry Hall
23.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Perry Hall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Perry Hall.

  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

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  7. 7

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex

    2571 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 West: Towson

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Baltimore Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Bel Air, Belair Road

    2035 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Belair Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Belair Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chapel Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Chapel Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Perry Hall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
19.2 mi · 42%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9.81 mi · 21%
Belair Road
3.8 mi · 8%
I 895 North
2.85 mi · 6%
Baltimore Avenue
2.71 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
1.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-95 North

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

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 32m from College Park
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving College Park and Sunny near Perry Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Perry Hall?

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from College Park and 23.1 miles from Perry Hall.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Park and Sunny near Perry Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkridge, 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 Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Perry Hall. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63.01 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
Perry Hall

#2 Perry Hall

Place in Maryland, US

Population28,474
Coordinates39.4126100, -76.4635700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Perry Hall (-76.46357, 39.41261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
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.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Perry Hall. The current time is 10:22:57.

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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.