Origin
Perry Hall, MD
Evening in Perry Hall on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry Hall, MD to College Park, MD
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
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6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Perry Hall, MD to College Park, MD covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Joppa Road, Honeygo Boulevard, White Marsh Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.74 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.4 miles from Perry Hall, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 46.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Joppa Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Perry Hall, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Perry Hall, MD to College Park, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joppa Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Honeygo Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| White Marsh Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Joppa Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry Hall, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on Chapel Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chapel Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Joppa Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Joppa Road
3
Turn right onto Honeygo Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honeygo Boulevard
4
Turn left onto White Marsh Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
White Marsh Boulevard
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: New York, Baltimore
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95: New York, Baltimore
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Baltimore
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 95 South: Baltimore
7
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9
Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
13
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
14
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
MD 212 West: Calverton
16
Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road
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 Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
19
Turn left onto Knox Road
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Knox Road
20
Arrive at your destination
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 23.4 miles from Perry Hall, MD, or about 33m into the drive.
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 46.8 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.4 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
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 Perry Hall, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Perry Hall, MD
This is one driving day of about 46.8 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Perry Hall, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Perry Hall, MD · 33m 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 46.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Perry Hall, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around College Park, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.49 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.47 | $16.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
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
College Park, MD
Evening in College Park on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
7 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 7m 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 Perry Hall, MD to College Park, MD covers 46.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Joppa Road, Honeygo Boulevard, White Marsh Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Perry Hall, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.74 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 Perry Hall, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Perry Hall, MD to College Park, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Perry Hall, MD to College Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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