The drive from College Park, MD to Easton, MD covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, US 50 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.63 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
33.1 miles from College Park, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from College Park, MD to Easton, MD covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Riverdale Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.5 mi into trip|~9m in|Riverdale Road
Turn left onto Riverdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip|~9m in|Veterans Parkway
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip|~13m in
Turn left toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Navigation decision point
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
5
5.6 mi into trip|~13m in|US 50 / John Hanson Highway
Merge onto US 50 / John Hanson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
47.3 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from College Park, MD to Easton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
Rehoboth
47.3 mi in|~1h 7m|via US 50
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi
30m
John Hanson Highway
20.1 mi
23m
US 50
16.6 mi
22m
Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi
3m
Easton Parkway
1.2 mi
1m
East-West Highway
1.2 mi
2m
Riverdale Road
1.2 mi
2m
Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Easton, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
272 ft·14 sec·Knox Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
1.1 mi·3 min·Baltimore Avenue
3
Turn left onto MD 410
1.2 mi·2 min·East-West Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on MD 410
1.1 mi·2 min·Riverdale Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right
388 ft·34 sec
6
Turn left onto Riverdale Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Riverdale Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi·3 min·Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
9
Merge onto US 50
20 mi·23 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
22 mi·30 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
17 mi·22 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
12
Turn right onto MD 322
1.2 mi·1 min·Easton Parkway
13
Turn left onto Glebe Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Glebe Road
14
Turn straight onto North Washington Street
0.3 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
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 33.1 miles from College Park, MD, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 47m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from College Park, MD
This is one driving day of about 66.1 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from College Park, 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 21.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from College Park, MD
· 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from College Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Easton, MD
The final approach into Easton, 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.
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...
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 66.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.27 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$11.97
$23.94
premium
$4.95
$12.89
$25.78
diesel
$5.98
$15.56
$31.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.94
$3.17
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.78
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.25
$4.23
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
College Park, MD
Morning
in College Park on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Easton, MD
Morning
in Easton on Saturday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 35m 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 Easton, MD covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway, US 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 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 $10.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from College Park, MD to Easton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
