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

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Westminster, MD is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
57.41 mi
01h 19m
Flight
41.21 mi
66.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.21 mi
Kilometers
66.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.41 mi
Kilometers
92.39 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Sat, May 30, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Sat, May 30, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-05-30T04:21
Arrive Westminster
Sat, May 30, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Catonsville
MD

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

From College Park
28.7 mi
00h 39m
To Westminster
28.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Malcolm Drive

    2021 ft · 48 sec · Malcolm Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 North
22.3 mi · 39%
Baltimore Beltway
9.29 mi · 16%
Northwest Expressway
9.06 mi · 16%
Baltimore Boulevard
7.99 mi · 14%
Baltimore Avenue
2.71 mi · 5%
Westminster Pike
1.73 mi · 3%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catonsville
00h 39m from College Park
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving College Park and Sunny near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from College Park and 28.7 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Catonsville

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

10 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

41 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 41.21 mi (66.32 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
Westminster

#2 Westminster

City in northern Maryland, United States

Population18,712
Coordinates39.5753800, -76.9958100
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Westminster (-76.99581, 39.57538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Westminster. The current time is 04:21:35.

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.