Origin
Green Haven, MD
Late night in Green Haven on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Haven, MD to College Park, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Haven, MD
Jonathan Cooper
College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Green Haven to College Park, you can expect a straightforward 31.6-mile commute. The drive typically takes about 51 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via Outing Avenue, Mountain Road, and MD 100 West to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this journey is both efficient and budget-friendly. Because you are traveling entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, the transition between these two points is seamless and requires no overnight stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.8 miles from Green Haven, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local surface roads throughout the entire 31.6-mile duration. The road personality shifts from neighborhood streets onto more substantial connectors like MD 100 West, requiring constant attention at intersections and turns. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of highway here, so stay alert behind the wheel as the environment changes frequently. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you engaged with local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MD 177 / Mountain Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 177 / Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MD 177 / Mountain Road
Turn right onto MD 177 / Mountain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward MD 100 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MD 100 West
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkw...
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Pa...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Green Haven, MD and College Park, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Nasa Goddard and U.s. Park Police.
Washington
12.2 mi in
|
~19m
Nasa Goddard
27.2 mi in
|
~40m
U.s. Park Police
27.2 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Mountain Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Greenbelt Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Outing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MD 430 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on 207th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
207th Street
2
Turn left onto Outing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Outing Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 177
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 100 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto MD 100
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MD 295
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 193-A
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Southway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto MD 193
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenbelt Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight left onto MD 430
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 430
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Knox Road
310 ft
·
15 sec
·
Knox Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Knox Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 51-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time. However, because this route relies on local roads rather than major highways, check local traffic reports before you leave to avoid potential congestion on Mountain Road. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the distance is short enough to cover in one go without refueling. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, but remember to account for potential idling time in traffic. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the transition onto MD 100 West early, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be tricky if you aren't watching your navigation closely.
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 15.8 miles from Green Haven, MD, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 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 31.6 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Park, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Green Haven, MD.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Green Haven, MD
This is one driving day of about 31.6 miles and 51m.
At 31.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 14.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Green Haven, MD · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Green Haven, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Park, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into College Park, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
College Park, MD
Late night in College Park on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
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
1 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
51m 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 Green Haven, MD to College Park, MD covers 31.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Mountain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Green Haven, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.24 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 177 / Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Green Haven, MD and College Park, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Nasa Goddard and U.s. Park Police.
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