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College Park, MD Road Trips

College Park, MD serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 15 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 46 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from College Park, MD spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

Downtown College Park, MD, MD

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Trip Routes

27

Longest Drive

143.5 mi

Frostburg, MD

Quickest Drive

23m

District Heights, MD

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Driving from College Park, MD

The typical drive from College Park, MD covers about 46 miles and takes around 1h 5m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 144 miles (2h 56m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving College Park, MD most often head toward Frostburg, MD (143.5 mi, 2h 56m), Cumberland, MD (133.7 mi, 2h 39m), Salisbury, MD (112.1 mi, 2h 40m), South Bel Air, MD (59.6 mi, 1h 21m), and Dundalk, MD (36.6 mi, 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 46-mile trip from College Park, MD, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving College Park, MD and 12 routes heading into College Park, MD, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 144 miles.

The longest mapped route from College Park, MD covers 144 miles and takes approximately 2h 56m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from College Park, MD runs about 46 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 46-mile trip from College Park, MD costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from College Park, MD include Frostburg, MD, Cumberland, MD, Salisbury, MD and South Bel Air, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

College Park, MD by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

34,397

Median Income

$74,867

Median Home Value

$429,000

Median Age

21.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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