Origin
College Park, MD
Night in College Park on Thursday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Summerfield, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, MD
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Summerfield, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from College Park, MD to Summerfield, MD covers 9 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Landover Road, Baltimore Avenue, Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Landover Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Landover Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 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 7.7 miles in near Brightseat Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (Brightseat Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (Hill Oaks Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Brightseat Road
Turn right onto Brightseat Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Hill Oaks Road
Enter roundabout onto Hill Oaks Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Landover Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sean Taylor Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hill Oaks Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brightseat Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Knox Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Landover Road
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Summerfield, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
272 ft
·
14 sec
·
Knox Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
3
Continue on US 1 ALT
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
4
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Turn straight onto MD 450
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
6
Continue on MD 450
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Landover Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Brightseat Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Brightseat Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Sean Taylor Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Sean Taylor Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Hill Oaks Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hill Oaks Road
10
Continue on Hill Oaks Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hill Oaks Road
11
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
12
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Summerfield, MD
Night in Summerfield on Thursday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 Summerfield, MD covers 9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Landover Road, Baltimore Avenue, Annapolis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 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 $1.49 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 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (Brightseat Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (Hill Oaks Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from College Park, MD to Summerfield, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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