The drive from Easton, MD to College Park, MD covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, Veterans Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on Ocean Gateway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 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
32.9 miles from Easton, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 65.8 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.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MD 322 / Easton Parkway.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Easton, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 1h 34m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MD 322 / Easton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|MD 322 / Easton Parkway
Turn right onto MD 322 / Easton Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip|~5m in|US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge onto US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.5 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
3
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|MD 410 / Riverdale Road
Continue onto MD 410 / Riverdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
65.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|Knox Road
Turn right onto Knox Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ocean Gateway
38.2 mi
53m
John Hanson Highway
20.1 mi
24m
Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi
3m
Easton Parkway
1.2 mi
1m
East-West Highway
1.2 mi
2m
Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi
3m
Riverdale Road
1 mi
2m
Glebe Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 38.2 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South Washington Street
2
Continue on Glebe Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Glebe Road
3
Turn right onto MD 322
1.2 mi·1 min·Easton Parkway
4
Take the ramp
499 ft·13 sec
5
Merge onto US 50
38 mi·53 min·Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
20 mi·24 min·John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 5Toward MD 410Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto MD 410
1.8 mi·3 min·Veterans Parkway
9
Continue on MD 410
1.0 mi·2 min·Riverdale Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on MD 410
1.2 mi·2 min·East-West Highway
11
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi·3 min·Baltimore Avenue
12
Turn right onto Knox Road
272 ft·12 sec·Knox Road
13
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 32.9 miles from Easton, MD, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Park, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Easton, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Easton, MD
This is one driving day of about 65.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Easton, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Easton, MD
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 65.8
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.7
0
$6.91
$3.16
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.76
$2.63
EV Truck/SUV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
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 18, 2026
Origin
Easton, MD
Late night
in Easton on Saturday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
N 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
College Park, MD
Late night
in College Park on Saturday
Local time
2:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
NE 2 mph0% chanceLive 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Easton, MD to College Park, MD covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, John Hanson Highway, Veterans Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Easton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.91 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 Easton, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 1h 34m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MD 322 / Easton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Easton, MD to College Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
