College Park, MD Road Trips

College Park, MD serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 11 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 53 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from College Park, MD spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

27

Longest Drive

144.5 mi

Frostburg, 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.

Frostburg, MD to College Park, MD 144.5 mi · 2h 31m Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD 133.4 mi · 2h 40m Salisbury, MD to College Park, MD 113.1 mi · 2h 39m North Bel Air, MD to College Park, MD 59.5 mi · 1h 22m

Continue From College Park, MD

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

College Park, MD to Frostburg, MD 143.5 mi · 2h 56m College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD 133.7 mi · 2h 39m College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD 112.1 mi · 2h 40m College Park, MD to Dundalk, MD 36.6 mi · 52m

Trips from College Park, MD

College Park, MD to Frostburg, MD

143.5 mi 2h 56m

College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD

133.7 mi 2h 39m

College Park, MD to Salisbury, MD

112.1 mi 2h 40m

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

27.1 mi 38m

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 Camp Springs, MD

15.2 mi 31m

College Park, MD to Aspen Hill, MD

13.1 mi 27m

Driving from College Park, MD

The typical drive from College Park, MD covers about 53 miles and takes around 1h 12m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 144 miles (2h 56m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving College Park, MD most often head toward Frostburg, MD (143.5 mi, 2h 56m), Cumberland, MD (133.7 mi, 2h 39m), Salisbury, MD (112.1 mi, 2h 40m), Dundalk, MD (36.6 mi, 52m), and Ellicott City, MD (27.7 mi, 41m). 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 53-mile trip from College Park, MD, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving College Park, MD and 16 routes heading into College Park, MD, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 144 miles.

The longest mapped route from College Park, MD covers 144 miles and takes approximately 2h 56m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from College Park, MD runs about 53 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 53-mile trip from College Park, MD costs roughly $9 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 Frostburg, MD, Cumberland, MD, Salisbury, MD and Dundalk, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.