How far is Pikesville, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Pikesville, MD to College Park, MD is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pikesville and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikesville and College Park.
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Start on the route
125 m · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Sudbrook Lane
54 m · 10 sec · East Sudbrook Lane
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Turn right onto Reisterstown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Reisterstown Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South
1981 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Washington
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton
3254 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto Knox Road
95 m · 15 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 Pikesville 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pikesville 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 Pikesville to College Park?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Pikesville and 19 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pikesville and Mostly Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Relay Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pikesville and College Park. Straight-line distance: 29.52 mi (47.51 km).
#1 Pikesville
Location in Maryland
| Population | 30,764 |
| Coordinates | 39.3742700, -76.7224700 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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