How far is Waldorf, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Waldorf, MD to College Park, MD is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waldorf and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldorf and College Park.
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Start on Lancaster Circle
1538 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smallwood Drive West
1562 ft · 42 sec · Smallwood Drive West
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Turn left onto Saint Patricks Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Patricks Drive
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Turn left onto Crain Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Crain Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
11.8 mi · 16 min · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
2003 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
111 m · 22 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
877 ft · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
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Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenilworth Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn slight right
134 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 48th Street
773 ft · 23 sec · 48th Street
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Turn left onto Annapolis Road
1193 ft · 22 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn slight right
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn straight
1.9 mi · 6 min
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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 Waldorf 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.
Branch Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue
11.8 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.
Sunny leaving Waldorf 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 Waldorf to College Park?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Camp Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Waldorf and 15.5 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waldorf and Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Springs
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 Camp Springs.
Washington Union Station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waldorf and College Park. Straight-line distance: 24.61 mi (39.6 km).
#1 Waldorf
Census designated place
| Population | 67,752 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245600, -76.9391400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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