How far is Walkersville, MD from College Park, MD?

The driving distance from Walkersville, MD to College Park, MD is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.38 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.4 mi
66.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.4 mi
Kilometers
66.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.38 mi
Kilometers
87.51 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Mon, Jun 1, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Walkersville
Mon, Jun 1, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walkersville
2026-06-01T19:01
Arrive College Park
Mon, Jun 1, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walkersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Walkersville
26.5 mi
00h 33m
To College Park
28 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walkersville and College Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walkersville and College Park.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

    76 m · 8 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Crum Road

    602 ft · 28 sec · West Crum Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodsboro Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Woodsboro Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South

    2598 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Frederick Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Frederick Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 South: New Hampshire Avenue South, Takoma Park

    1571 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    2137 ft · 56 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Adelphi Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Adelphi Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Campus Drive

    1980 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mowatt Lane

    14 m · 1 sec · Mowatt Lane

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Mowatt Lane

    2155 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Knox Road

    2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walkersville and College Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 54%
Capital Beltway
7.3 mi · 13%
Frederick Freeway
4.02 mi · 7%
I 270 South
2.76 mi · 5%
Adelphi Road
2.31 mi · 4%
Woodsboro Pike
2.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 33m from Walkersville
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Walkersville and Mostly Cloudy near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walkersville to College Park?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Walkersville and 28 miles from College Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Walkersville and Mostly Cloudy near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walkersville and College Park. Straight-line distance: 41.4 mi (66.62 km).

Walkersville

#1 Walkersville

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population6,574
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.3519300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 College Park

Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population32,173
Coordinates38.9806700, -76.9369200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pennsylvania Avenue (-77.35198, 39.48633)
End: Knox Road (-76.936921, 38.980668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Walkersville and College Park. The current time is 19:01:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.