How far is Mays Chapel, MD from College Park, MD?

The driving distance from Mays Chapel, MD to College Park, MD is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.15 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.85 mi
56.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.85 mi
Kilometers
56.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.15 mi
Kilometers
71.05 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mays Chapel
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mays Chapel
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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Mays Chapel
22.1 mi
00h 32m
To College Park
22.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 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 Mays Chapel and College Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mays Chapel and College Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Marburg Manor Drive

    79 m · 12 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Marburg Manor Drive

    2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thornton Road

    764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Falls Road

    2880 ft · 1 min · Falls Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jones Falls Expressway

    2304 ft · 36 sec · Jones Falls Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville

    2320 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    106 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton

    3254 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Knox Road

    95 m · 15 sec · Knox Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mays Chapel and College Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
19.5 mi · 44%
Baltimore Beltway
14.9 mi · 34%
Baltimore Avenue
2.39 mi · 5%
Cherry Hill Road
2.19 mi · 5%
West Seminary Avenue
1.27 mi · 3%
Powder Mill Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 32m from Mays Chapel
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mays Chapel 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 Mays Chapel to College Park?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Mays Chapel and 22.1 miles from College Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mays Chapel and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mays Chapel and College Park. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.08 km).

Mays Chapel

#1 Mays Chapel

Census designated place

Population11,420
Coordinates39.4331600, -76.6494100
Altitude140
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: Mays Chapel (-76.64941, 39.43316)
End: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

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 Mays Chapel and College Park. The current time is 05:39:04.

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.