How far is Poolesville, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Poolesville, MD to College Park, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poolesville and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poolesville and College Park.
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Start on Elgin Road
18 m · 5 sec · Elgin Road
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Turn right onto Fisher Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on White Ferry Crossing
1336 ft · 27 sec · White Ferry Crossing
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Continue on Whites Ferry Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Whites Ferry Road
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Turn straight onto Darnestown Road
8.3 mi · 16 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto Darnestown Road
1.9 mi · 4 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 Poolesville 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.
Darnestown Road
Turn straight onto Darnestown Road
8.31 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Poolesville 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 Poolesville to College Park?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Poolesville and 19.6 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Poolesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poolesville and College Park. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 km).
#1 Poolesville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 39.1459400, -77.4169300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: Knox Road (-76.936921, 38.980668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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