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Trip from Havre de Grace, MD to College Park, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

34 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Havre de Grace, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Havre de Grace, MD to College Park, MD covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Harbor Tunnel Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.26 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

34 miles from Havre de Grace, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 67.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MD 7 / Revolution Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (MD 7 / Revolution Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 7 / Revolution Street

Turn right onto MD 7 / Revolution Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
23.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
30 mi into trip | ~39m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
39.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward MD 212 West: Calverton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 29B Toward MD 212 West: Calverton

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 16.1 mi 18m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 16.1 mi 18m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 12 mi 15m
Express Toll Lanes 7.7 mi 9m
Baltimore Avenue 2.4 mi 6m
Pulaski Highway 2.3 mi 3m
Cherry Hill Road 2.2 mi 4m
Aberdeen Thruway 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 16.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre de Grace, MD and College Park, MD.

1

Start on MD 7

0.4 mi · 56 sec · North Union Avenue
2

Turn right onto MD 7

1.4 mi · 3 min · Revolution Street
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left onto US 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
4

Continue on US 40

0.3 mi · 21 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward MD 22 West
6

Merge onto MD 22

1.9 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Thruway
Use the left lane.
7

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
8

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 895

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
12

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
13

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 895

6.0 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 18 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Exit 29B Toward MD 212 West: Calverton Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto MD 212

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powder Mill Road
20

Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road
21

Turn right onto US 1

2.4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Avenue
22

Turn left onto Knox Road

310 ft · 15 sec · Knox Road
Use the left lane.
23

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 34 miles from Havre de Grace, MD, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.1 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 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34 miles or 45m 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 14m

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 Havre de Grace, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Havre de Grace, MD

This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Havre de Grace, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 16.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34 mi from Havre de Grace, MD · 45m into the drive

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dundalk, MD

34 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.

Popular next leg

Dundalk, MD to College Park, MD

36.1 mi · 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dundalk, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34 miles from Havre de Grace, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in College Park, MD

The final approach into College Park, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vintage Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Havre De Grace, Maryland

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14109391333

Visit website

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Abingdon, Maryland

0.7 mi

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Maryland

1.7 mi

Vintage Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Havre De Grace, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14109391333

Visit website

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 14.6

Abingdon, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14434020482

Visit website

Royal Taj Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 48.5

Columbia, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–9:15 pm

+14103811111

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 43.7

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 43.7

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106361777

Visit website

RWV Fireside Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 63.1

Silver Spring, Maryland

Gola Ethiopian Restaurant & Market

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.1

Silver Spring, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12025978178

Visit website

Seoul Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.6

Edgewood, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–5:30 pm

+14106719399

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 34

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 34

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 34

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 34

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 24.3

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 58.2

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.2

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 24.3

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

College Park Aviation Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 67.9

College Park, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13018646029

Visit website

Creative Alliance

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 34

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 12–5 pm

+14102761651

Visit website

Patterson Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 34

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14102763676

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 38.8

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14102460669

Visit website

Urban Pirates

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 34

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14103278378

Visit website

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43.7

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 38.8

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14103967931

Baltimore Museum of Industry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 34

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14107274808

Visit website

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

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour $20 near mile 63.2
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.26 one way

$22.51 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.33 $24.66
premium $4.93 $13.17 $26.34
diesel $5.61 $14.99 $29.98

Estimated Tolls: $0.98

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (12 mi) $0.84
Aberdeen Thruway (1.9 mi) $0.14

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Port Deposit, MD - Tesla Supercharger

Port Deposit, MD

Tesla

16 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Bel Air, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Rosedale, MD

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Aberdeen, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Aberdeen, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Maryland House Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Aberdeen, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Abingdon, MD

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 2009 (Abingdon, MD)

Abingdon, MD

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Tesla: 13 ChargePoint Network: 6 SWTCH: 4 Blink Network: 3 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Havre de Grace, MD

Night in Havre de Grace on Thursday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

College Park, MD

Night in College Park on Thursday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

4 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 33m 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 Havre de Grace, MD to College Park, MD covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Havre de Grace, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.26 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 67.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (MD 7 / Revolution Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Havre de Grace, MD to College Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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