How far is College Park, MD from Taneytown, MD?

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Taneytown, MD is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
69.07 mi
01h 37m
Flight
48.48 mi
78.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.48 mi
Kilometers
78.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.07 mi
Kilometers
111.15 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taneytown
Sun, May 24, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in College Park
Sun, May 24, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-05-24T19:44
Arrive Taneytown
Sun, May 24, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Lochearn
MD

Census designated place

From College Park
34.5 mi
00h 48m
To Taneytown
34.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Taneytown.

  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

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on College View Boulevard

    1.1 km · 55 sec · College View Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Taneytown Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike

    22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike

    72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Reindollar Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reindollar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
22.3 mi · 32%
Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15%
Taneytown Pike
9.37 mi · 14%
Baltimore Beltway
9.29 mi · 13%
Northwest Expressway
9.06 mi · 13%
Baltimore Avenue
2.71 mi · 4%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochearn
00h 48m from College Park
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving College Park and Cloudy near Taneytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Taneytown?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from College Park and 34.5 miles from Taneytown.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around College Park and Cloudy near Taneytown.

Stop Ideas Near Lochearn

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

17 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

46 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Taneytown. Straight-line distance: 48.48 mi (78.02 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
Taneytown

#2 Taneytown

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population6,846
Coordinates39.6578800, -77.1744300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Taneytown (-77.17443, 39.65788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.97
Round trip
$19.94
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.97 $19.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.22 $22.44
Premium $4.95 $12.09 $24.18
Diesel $5.98 $14.59 $29.18

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Taneytown. The current time is 19:44:36.

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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.