Origin
Aspen Hill, MD
Late night in Aspen Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aspen Hill, MD to College Park, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aspen Hill, MD
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College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Aspen Hill to College Park, you can expect a quick, 13.2-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This local route is best suited for a single-day outing, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via New Hampshire Avenue, Randolph Road, and Adelphi Road to complete the trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical drive within the Northeast region of Maryland. Because this is a direct, turn-heavy transit, you will find it straightforward to manage without any planned stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Randolph Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Adelphi Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Glenallan Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mowatt Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Knox Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Campus Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hampshire Avenue
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aspen Hill, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on this road
129 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto MD 97
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
3
Turn slight left
285 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn sharp left onto MD 97
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia Avenue
5
Turn left onto Glenallan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenallan Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Randolph Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Randolph Road
7
Turn right onto MD 650
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Adelphi Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Campus Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Campus Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto Mowatt Lane
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mowatt Lane
11
Continue on Mowatt Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mowatt Lane
12
Turn left onto Knox Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Road
13
Arrive at destination
Knox Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn uturn onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn sharp left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Glenallan Avenue
Turn left onto Glenallan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Turn right onto MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Adelphi Road
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in College Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.8 miles on New Hampshire Avenue, which serves as the backbone of your travel. Because the roads are exclusively local, you will be navigating frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns throughout the 27-minute duration. The character of the drive remains consistent as you move from Aspen Hill through the suburban landscape toward your destination. It is a practical, functional commute that requires your full attention on navigation rather than long-distance cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on New Hampshire Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 97 / Georgia Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles (Glenallan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
448 ft
72 ft
Total Climb
205 ft
Total Descent
460 ft
Highest Point
448 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
376 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on New Hampshire Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles (Glenallan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at College Park, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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