How far is Hillcrest Heights, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Hillcrest Heights, MD to College Park, MD is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Town in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillcrest Heights and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest Heights and College Park.
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Start on 23rd Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxon Run Drive
1 km · 2 min · Oxon Run Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Naylor Road
54 m · 3 sec · Naylor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Naylor Road
1543 ft · 51 sec · Naylor Road
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Turn straight
90 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Naylor Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
155 m · 12 sec · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast
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Turn right onto 23rd Street Southeast
740 ft · 21 sec · 23rd Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Southeast
828 ft · 21 sec · Minnesota Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
643 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Take the exit slight right
755 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenilworth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn slight right
134 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 48th Street
773 ft · 23 sec · 48th Street
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Turn left onto Annapolis Road
1193 ft · 22 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn slight right
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn straight
1.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Knox Road
83 m · 12 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 Hillcrest Heights 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.
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Hillcrest Heights and Sunny near College Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillcrest Heights to College Park?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Fairmount Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Hillcrest Heights and 6.3 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillcrest Heights and Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmount Heights
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 Fairmount Heights.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest Heights and College Park. Straight-line distance: 10.28 mi (16.55 km).
#1 Hillcrest Heights
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 16,469 |
| Coordinates | 38.8328900, -76.9594200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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