Origin
College Park, MD
Evening in College Park on Sunday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Aspen Hill, MD
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, MD
Styves Exantus
Aspen Hill, MD
Gela delrose
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from College Park to Aspen Hill, you are in for a quick 13.1-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This local route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. Since there are no highway segments to worry about, you will spend the entire drive navigating local roads. It is a straightforward, functional trip that connects two points in Maryland without the need for extensive travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.6 miles from College Park, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate through local neighborhoods rather than open highway stretches. You will primarily travel along New Hampshire Avenue, Randolph Road, and Adelphi Road, which account for the entirety of your 0% highway-share drive. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 4.8-mile segment on New Hampshire Avenue, providing a brief period of consistency before you return to more frequent turning. Because this path is entirely comprised of local roads, you should prepare for a drive that demands your full attention at intersections. It lacks the monotony of interstate travel, offering a more hands-on, localized feel behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Hampshire Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Mowatt Lane.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Mowatt Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Campus Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Adelphi Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Mowatt Lane
Turn right onto Mowatt Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Campus Drive
Enter roundabout onto Campus Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Adelphi Road
Turn right onto Adelphi Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Turn right onto MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
13.1 mi into trip
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~27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Randolph Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Adelphi Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Glenallan Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mowatt Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Knox Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Campus Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Aspen Hill, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Road
2
Turn right onto Mowatt Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mowatt Lane
3
Enter roundabout onto Campus Drive
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
Campus Drive
4
Continue on Campus Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Campus Drive
5
Turn right onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Adelphi Road
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto MD 650
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Randolph Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Randolph Road
8
Turn right onto Glenallan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenallan Avenue
9
Turn right onto MD 97
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia Avenue
10
Turn right
72 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left
129 ft
·
9 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 27-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about long-distance pacing or planning for rest stops, as the entire distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that since you are navigating local streets, traffic patterns on New Hampshire Avenue and Randolph Road can vary significantly depending on the time of day. Your best bet is to check real-time traffic updates before heading out to ensure your 13.1-mile transit remains efficient. Use this freedom to your advantage by choosing a departure window that avoids local peak-hour congestion.
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 6.6 miles from College Park, MD, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 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 13.1 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.6 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aspen Hill, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving College Park, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from College Park, MD
This is one driving day of about 13.1 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from College Park, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Hampshire Avenue for about 4.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.6 mi from College Park, MD · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.6 miles from College Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aspen Hill, MD
The final approach into Aspen Hill, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Aspen Hill, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Aspen Hill, MD
Evening in Aspen Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
27m 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 College Park, MD to Aspen Hill, MD covers 13.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Hampshire Avenue, Randolph Road, Adelphi Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from College Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.17 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.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Mowatt Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Campus Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Adelphi Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from College Park, MD to Aspen Hill, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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