The drive from Taneytown, MD to College Park, MD covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Baltimore Boulevard, Taneytown Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.32 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
34.2 miles from Taneytown, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Taneytown, MD to College Park, MD covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m, 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 22 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 19.1 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 32.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.3 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 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: 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.
8
32.5 mi into trip|~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
8
42.4 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11A; 11B
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...
9
42.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
42.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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 Taneytown, MD to College Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
42.4 mi in|~1h
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
19.1 mi
22m
Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi
15m
Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi
13m
Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi
11m
Baltimore Beltway
9.2 mi
12m
Baltimore Avenue
2.4 mi
6m
Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi
4m
Westminster Pike
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on Reindollar Street
31 ft·3 sec·Reindollar Street
2
Turn right onto MD 140
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Baltimore Street
3
Turn right onto Trevanion Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Trevanion Road
4
Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Antrim Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto MD 140
128 ft·3 sec·Taneytown Pike
6
Continue on MD 140
9.3 mi·12 min·Taneytown Pike
7
Continue on MD 140
0.7 mi·57 sec·College View Boulevard
8
Continue on MD 97; MD 140
10 mi·15 min·Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MD 140
1.6 mi·2 min·Westminster Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795
9.2 mi·11 min·Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 695 South: Glen BurnieUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 695
9.2 mi·12 min·Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 11A; 11BToward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, WashingtonUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·8 sec
Exit 11BToward I 95 South: WashingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 95 South: WashingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
19 mi·22 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·42 sec
Exit 29BToward MD 212 West: CalvertonUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto MD 212
0.9 mi·1 min·Powder Mill Road
19
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Cherry Hill Road
20
Turn right onto US 1
2.4 mi·6 min·Baltimore Avenue
21
Turn left onto Knox Road
310 ft·15 sec·Knox Road
Use the left lane.
22
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 34.2 miles from Taneytown, MD, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 34.2 miles or 49m 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 19m
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 Taneytown, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Taneytown, MD
This is one driving day of about 68.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Taneytown, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Taneytown, MD
· 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Taneytown, 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.
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
$20
near mile 63.6
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
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
20.5
0
$7.17
$3.28
Efficient EV
17.1
0
$5.98
$2.73
EV Truck/SUV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
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 17, 2026
Origin
Taneytown, MD
Afternoon
in Taneytown on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
College Park, MD
Afternoon
in College Park on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
2 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 37m 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 Taneytown, MD to College Park, MD covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Baltimore Boulevard, Taneytown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 miles from Taneytown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.32 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 68.3 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 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Taneytown, MD to College Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
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.
