How far is Kemp Mill, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Kemp Mill, MD to College Park, MD is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
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Census-designated place Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kemp Mill and College Park.
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Start on Northwood Terrace
1498 ft · 1 min · Northwood Terrace
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Continue on Conti Place
664 ft · 34 sec · Conti Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoyt Street
113 m · 23 sec · Hoyt Street
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Turn left onto Arcola Avenue
792 ft · 24 sec · Arcola Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Boulevard West
1.3 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard West
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Continue on University Boulevard East
2995 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Capital Beltway East, Baltimore, College Park
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.3 mi · 1 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 Kemp Mill 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.
Adelphi Road
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
2.31 mi · 00h 05m
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 leaving Kemp Mill 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 Kemp Mill to College Park?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Kemp Mill and 5.6 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kemp Mill and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hillandale
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 Hillandale.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kemp Mill and College Park. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.62 km).
#1 Kemp Mill
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 13,445 |
| Coordinates | 39.0390000, -77.0191400 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
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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