How far is Hampstead, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Hampstead, MD to College Park, MD is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampstead and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead and College Park.
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Start on Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 3 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hanover Pike
94 m · 4 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Turn right onto Butler Road
2487 ft · 34 sec · Butler Road
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Take the exit straight
2083 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Washington
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton
3254 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto Knox Road
95 m · 15 sec · 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 Hampstead 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Cloudy leaving Hampstead and Cloudy near College Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampstead to College Park?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Hampstead and 28.3 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Hampstead and Cloudy near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Arbutus
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 Arbutus.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and College Park. Straight-line distance: 43.38 mi (69.81 km).
#1 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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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