How far is Frostburg, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Frostburg, MD to College Park, MD is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frostburg and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frostburg and College Park.
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Start on the route
2 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Water Street
42 m · 11 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on National Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · National Highway
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Turn slight right
134 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Winchester Road
961 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Road
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Turn left
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
41.5 mi · 47 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.5 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 South: New Hampshire Avenue South, Takoma Park
1571 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
2137 ft · 56 sec · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn left onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Adelphi Road
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Turn left onto Campus Drive
1980 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 Frostburg and College Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.5 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Frostburg 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 Frostburg to College Park?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Halfway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Frostburg and 73 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.84 one way or $41.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frostburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Halfway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halfway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frostburg and College Park. Straight-line distance: 116.28 mi (187.14 km).
#1 Frostburg
City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 8,465 |
| Coordinates | 39.6581400, -78.9283600 |
| Altitude | 631 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.45 | $46.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.27 | $50.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
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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