How far is Sandy Spring Estates, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Sandy Spring Estates, MD to College Park, MD is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Spring Estates and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Spring Estates and College Park.
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Start on Bounds Avenue
1201 ft · 55 sec · Bounds Avenue
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Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
1205 ft · 55 sec · Sweitzer Lane
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Turn left onto Sandy Spring Road
124 m · 15 sec · Sandy Spring Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll
2209 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll East, I 95 South: Washington
2464 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 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 Sandy Spring Estates 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.
Baltimore Avenue
Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.39 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sandy Spring Estates and Scattered Rain Showers near College Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Spring Estates to College Park?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Sandy Spring Estates and 6.5 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sandy Spring Estates and Scattered Rain Showers near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Calverton
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 Calverton.
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Spring Estates and College Park. Straight-line distance: 8.73 mi (14.05 km).
#1 Sandy Spring Estates
Sandy Spring Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1028900, -76.8958100 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
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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