Origin
Aberdeen, MD
Late night in Aberdeen on Saturday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, MD
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College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen Thruway, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Aberdeen, MD
Full guide →Aberdeen is in Maryland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 65.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beards Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beards Hill Road | — | — |
| Aberdeen Thruway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| Express Toll Lanes | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | — | — |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beards Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on West Bel Air Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bel Air Avenue
2
Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Beards Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Aberdeen Thruway
4
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 South: Baltimore
5
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
7
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
8
Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
13
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
14
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
MD 212 West: Calverton
16
Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder Mill Road
17
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cherry Hill Road
18
Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
19
Turn left onto Knox Road
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Knox Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Aberdeen, MD · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Aberdeen, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Park, MD
The final approach into College Park, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.81 one way
$21.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.64 | $25.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
College Park, MD
Late night in College Park on Saturday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen Thruway, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Aberdeen, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aberdeen, MD to College Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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