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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.46 mi
02h 31m
Flight
116.28 mi
187.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.28 mi
Kilometers
187.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.46 mi
Kilometers
232.48 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frostburg
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frostburg
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
Halfway
MD

City in Oregon, USA

From Frostburg
71.5 mi
01h 15m
To College Park
73 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    42 m · 11 sec · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on National Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · National Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    134 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winchester Road

    961 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    41.5 mi · 47 min · National Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    43.5 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 South: New Hampshire Avenue South, Takoma Park

    1571 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    2137 ft · 56 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Adelphi Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Adelphi Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Campus Drive

    1980 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mowatt Lane

    14 m · 1 sec · Mowatt Lane

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Mowatt Lane

    2155 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Knox Road

    2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
48.3 mi · 33%
National Freeway
41.5 mi · 29%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 20%
Capital Beltway
7.3 mi · 5%
National Highway
4.07 mi · 3%
I 270 South
3.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfway
01h 15m from Frostburg
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

25 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

33 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

35 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frostburg and College Park. Straight-line distance: 116.28 mi (187.14 km).

Frostburg

#1 Frostburg

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population8,465
Coordinates39.6581400, -78.9283600
Altitude631
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 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
Start: North Water Street (-78.928352, 39.658104)
End: Knox Road (-76.936921, 38.980668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $20.84
Round trip
$41.68
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frostburg and College Park. The current time is 04:24:42.

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.