Origin
Parkville, MD
Afternoon in Parkville on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkville, MD to College Park, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkville, MD
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College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkville, MD to College Park, MD covers 44 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 I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Baltimore Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 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: 44 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 (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Parkville, MD to College Park, MD covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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?
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 3.2 miles in.
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 44 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltim...
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 South: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward I 895 South: Annapolis
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
37.9 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parkville, MD to College Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 13.1 mi | 17m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on Oak Forest Drive
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Forest Drive
2
Turn right onto MD 147
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 695 East: Essex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 695
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 33
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 895
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 62
Toward I 895 South: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 895
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 29B
Toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MD 212
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder Mill Road
17
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cherry Hill Road
18
Turn right onto US 1
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
19
Turn left onto Knox Road
310 ft
·
15 sec
·
Knox Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Knox Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Parkville, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 miles from Parkville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.53 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(13.1 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
College Park, MD
Afternoon in College Park on Thursday
Local time
2:03 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
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
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 Parkville, MD to College Park, MD covers 44 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 I 95, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Baltimore Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Parkville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 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 44 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Parkville, MD to College Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
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