Origin
College Park, MD
Evening in College Park on Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Parkville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Parkville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from College Park, MD to Parkville, MD covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Avenue, I 95 North, Capital Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 3m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Avenue 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 College Park, MD to Parkville, MD is easy. At 1h 3m 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 College Park, MD to Parkville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| I-95 North | — | — |
| I 895 North | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | — | — |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | — | — |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Parkville, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
272 ft
·
15 sec
·
Knox Road
2
Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
4
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Capital Beltway
5
Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I-95 North: Baltimore
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
8
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
12
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 695 West: Towson
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Towson
15
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
16
Take the exit slight right toward MD 147 South: Parkville
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 147 South: Parkville
17
Turn straight onto Harford Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Harford Road
18
Turn left onto Oak Forest Drive
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oak Forest Drive
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from College Park, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from College Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parkville, MD
The final approach into Parkville, 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
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.73 | $17.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Parkville, MD
Evening in Parkville on Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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 3m 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 Parkville, MD covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Avenue, I 95 North, Capital Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.46 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 College Park, MD to Parkville, MD is easy. At 1h 3m 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 College Park, MD to Parkville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from College Park, MD to Parkville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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