How far is Parole, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Parole, MD to College Park, MD is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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.
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parole and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parole and College Park.
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Start on Hicks Avenue
810 ft · 41 sec · Hicks Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 410
533 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Riverdale Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Continue on East-West Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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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 Parole 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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Parole 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 Parole to College Park?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Parole and 12.5 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parole and Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bowie
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 Bowie.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parole and College Park. Straight-line distance: 21.83 mi (35.13 km).
#1 Parole
Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states
| Population | 15,922 |
| Coordinates | 38.9795600, -76.5305200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
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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