Origin
Chestertown, MD
Afternoon in Chestertown on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chestertown, 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 42m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chestertown, MD
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College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chestertown, MD to College Park, MD covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway, Church Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Chestertown, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 27 mi | 38m |
| John Hanson Highway | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| Church Hill Road | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Veterans Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Centreville Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East-West Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Riverdale Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 27 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestertown, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on MD 289
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Cross Street
2
Turn right onto MD 213
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Avenue
3
Continue on MD 213
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Chestertown Church Hill Road
4
Continue on MD 213
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Church Hill Road
5
Continue on MD 213
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
6
Continue on MD 213
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Centreville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 301 South
8
Merge onto US 301
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
20 mi
·
24 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 5
Toward MD 410
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto MD 410
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Parkway
12
Continue on MD 410
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on MD 410
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Highway
14
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
15
Turn right onto Knox Road
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Knox Road
16
Arrive at destination
Knox Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Chestertown, MD, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Park, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chestertown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chestertown, MD
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Chestertown, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Chestertown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 213 / Maple Avenue
Turn right onto MD 213 / Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward US 301 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 301 South
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward MD 410
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward MD 410
4
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
Knox Road
Turn right onto Knox Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.70 one way
$23.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in College Park on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$20
near mile 70.6
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
70.6 mi in 1h 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 213 / Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chestertown, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 1h 42m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 213 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 213 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at College Park, MD before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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