How far is Thurmont, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Thurmont, MD to College Park, MD is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thurmont and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thurmont and College Park.
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Start on East Main Street
62 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
677 ft · 24 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Frederick Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Tippin Drive
540 ft · 21 sec · Tippin Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 15 South
1478 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
12.5 mi · 17 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Frederick Freeway
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 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 Thurmont and College Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Thurmont 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 Thurmont to College Park?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Thurmont and 32.7 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thurmont and Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thurmont and College Park. Straight-line distance: 51.15 mi (82.31 km).
#1 Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.6237100, -77.4108200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
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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