College Park, MD Road Trips

College Park, MD serves as a useful starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 47 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from College Park, MD spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

20

Longest Drive

135.2 mi

Cumberland, MD

Quickest Drive

25m

North Bethesda, MD

Plan Around College Park, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if College Park, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD 134.8 mi · 2h 19m Salisbury, MD to College Park, MD 112.4 mi · 2h 7m North Bel Air, MD to College Park, MD 59.5 mi · 1h 22m Dundalk, MD to College Park, MD 36.1 mi · 53m

Continue From College Park, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD 135.2 mi · 2h 14m College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD 114 mi · 2h 7m College Park, MD to Dundalk, MD 36.6 mi · 52m College Park, MD to Ellicott City, MD 27.7 mi · 41m

Trips from College Park, MD

College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD

135.2 mi 2h 14m

College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD

114 mi 2h 7m

College Park, MD to Dundalk, MD

36.6 mi 52m

College Park, MD to Ellicott City, MD

27.7 mi 41m

College Park, MD to Columbia, MD

27.2 mi 34m

College Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD

26.2 mi 41m

College Park, MD to Elkridge, MD

24.2 mi 35m

College Park, MD to Crofton, MD

19.2 mi 34m

College Park, MD to Aspen Hill, MD

13.1 mi 27m

Driving from College Park, MD

Expect an average of 47 miles and about 58m behind the wheel when leaving College Park, MD. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 135 miles (2h 14m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from College Park, MD include Cumberland, MD (135.2 mi, 2h 14m), Salisbury, MD (114 mi, 2h 7m), Dundalk, MD (36.6 mi, 52m), Ellicott City, MD (27.7 mi, 41m), and Columbia, MD (27.2 mi, 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 47-mile trip from College Park, MD, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving College Park, MD and 11 routes heading into College Park, MD, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 135 miles.

The longest mapped route from College Park, MD covers 135 miles and takes approximately 2h 14m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from College Park, MD runs about 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 47-mile trip from College Park, MD costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from College Park, MD include Cumberland, MD, Salisbury, MD, Dundalk, MD and Ellicott City, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.