How far is North Potomac, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from North Potomac, MD to College Park, MD is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Potomac and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Potomac and College Park.
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Start on Query Mill Road
35 m · 7 sec · Query Mill Road
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Turn right onto Turkey Foot Road
2947 ft · 1 min · Turkey Foot Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road
1951 ft · 41 sec · Travilah Road
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Continue on Travilah Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Travilah Road
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Turn right onto Piney Meetinghouse Road
1566 ft · 39 sec · Piney Meetinghouse Road
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shady Grove Road
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Turn right onto Darnestown Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Avenue
2657 ft · 54 sec · West Montgomery Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South: Washington
1719 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
7.3 mi · 10 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 North Potomac 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
7.3 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Potomac and Mostly Sunny near College Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Potomac to College Park?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Garrett Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from North Potomac and 12.1 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Potomac and Mostly Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Garrett Park
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 Garrett Park.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Potomac and College Park. Straight-line distance: 18.97 mi (30.53 km).
#1 North Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.0828900, -77.2649800 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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