How far is Owings Mills, MD from College Park, MD?

The driving distance from Owings Mills, MD to College Park, MD is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.91 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.46 mi
50.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.46 mi
Kilometers
50.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.91 mi
Kilometers
65.84 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Owings Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owings Mills
2026-04-16T03:20
Arrive College Park
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owings Mills
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 Owings Mills
20.4 mi
00h 29m
To College Park
20.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Owings Mills and College Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owings Mills and College Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Reisterstown Road

    637 ft · 11 sec · Reisterstown Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto MD 940

    82 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    91 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Owings Mills Boulevard

    2008 ft · 49 sec · Owings Mills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 795: Baltimore, Reisterstown

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Baltimore, Northwest Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

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

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    106 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton

    3254 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Knox Road

    95 m · 15 sec · Knox Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owings Mills and College Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
19.5 mi · 48%
Baltimore Beltway
9.17 mi · 22%
Northwest Expressway
3.34 mi · 8%
Baltimore Avenue
2.39 mi · 6%
Cherry Hill Road
2.19 mi · 5%
I 795 South
0.93 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 29m from Owings Mills
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Owings Mills and Partly Sunny near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owings Mills to College Park?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 20.4 miles from Owings Mills and 20.4 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Owings Mills and Partly Sunny 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 13.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 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 3.1 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 Owings Mills and College Park. Straight-line distance: 31.46 mi (50.63 km).

Owings Mills

#1 Owings Mills

Census designated place

Population30,622
Coordinates39.4195500, -76.7802500
Altitude152
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: Owings Mills (-76.78025, 39.41955)
End: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.46 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
2.88 gal · 10.92 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.62 $13.25
Premium $4.95 $7.13 $14.27
Diesel $5.98 $8.61 $17.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Owings Mills and College Park. The current time is 03:20:27.

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.