How far is Friendship Village, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Friendship Village, MD to College Park, MD is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friendship Village and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendship Village and College Park.
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Start on Friendship Boulevard
84 m · 14 sec · Friendship Boulevard
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Turn left onto Willard Avenue
806 ft · 31 sec · Willard Avenue
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Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue
128 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Avenue Northwest
41 m · 11 sec · Western Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Military Road Northwest
3 mi · 8 min · Military Road Northwest
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Continue on Missouri Avenue Northwest
1164 ft · 33 sec · Missouri Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue Northwest
28 m · 7 sec · Georgia Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Missouri Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 3 min · Missouri Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest
34 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Kennedy Street Northwest
1310 ft · 45 sec · Kennedy Street Northwest
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Turn left onto North Capitol Street
32 m · 4 sec · North Capitol Street
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northeast
2.5 mi · 5 min · New Hampshire Avenue Northeast
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Turn sharp right onto University Boulevard East
1.7 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard East
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Keep slight right to continue on Campus Drive
2510 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mowatt Lane
14 m · 1 sec · Mowatt Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Mowatt Lane
2155 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane
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Turn left onto Knox Road
2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendship Village and College Park.
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.
Military Road Northwest
Turn right onto Military Road Northwest
2.99 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Friendship Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friendship Village to College Park?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chillum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Friendship Village and 9.9 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Friendship Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Chillum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillum.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendship Village and College Park. Straight-line distance: 8.25 mi (13.28 km).
#1 Friendship Village
Special taxing area and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,051 |
| Coordinates | 38.9628900, -77.0888700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Knox Road (-76.936921, 38.980668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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