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

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Walkersville, MD is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
53.11 mi
01h 16m
Flight
41.4 mi
66.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.4 mi
Kilometers
66.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walkersville
Mon, Jun 1, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in College Park
Mon, Jun 1, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-06-01T19:59
Arrive Walkersville
Mon, Jun 1, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Germantown
MD

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

From College Park
26.5 mi
00h 38m
To Walkersville
26.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mowatt Lane

    2151 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Campus Drive

    52 m · 5 sec · Campus Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive

    1915 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Adelphi Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Adelphi Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1615 ft · 37 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park

    798 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Frederick Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Frederick Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodsboro Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Crum Road

    602 ft · 26 sec · West Crum Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1568 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    76 m · 7 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
31.8 mi · 60%
Capital Beltway
7.55 mi · 14%
Frederick Freeway
4.53 mi · 9%
Adelphi Road
2.31 mi · 4%
Woodsboro Pike
2.29 mi · 4%
MD 26 East
2.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North

28.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 38m from College Park
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving College Park and Partly Cloudy near Walkersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from College Park and 26.5 miles from Walkersville.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around College Park and Partly Cloudy near Walkersville.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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 Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Walkersville. Straight-line distance: 41.4 mi (66.62 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
Walkersville

#2 Walkersville

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population6,574
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.3519300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Walkersville (-77.35193, 39.48621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Walkersville. The current time is 19:59:57.

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.