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Trip from Camp Springs, MD to College Park, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown College Park, MD, MD

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Trip Overview

This quick 15.1-mile drive from Camp Springs, MD, to College Park, MD, is designed for a single day of travel, requiring only about 30 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Branch Avenue, US 1 ALT, and Kenilworth Avenue forming the backbone of your journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a modest $3, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and brief duration, this route is best suited for a spontaneous outing rather than requiring an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within Maryland's Northeast region, keeping your travel geographically focused.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Branch Avenue 4.2 mi 7m
US 1 ALT 1.9 mi 5m
Kenilworth Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Fort Davis Drive Southeast 1.2 mi 2m
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway 1.1 mi 1m
Minnesota Avenue Northeast 1 mi 2m
Baltimore Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Southern Avenue Southeast 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Branch Avenue — 4.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Springs, MD and College Park, MD.

1

Start on this road

36 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left

22 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn left onto Allentown Road

414 ft · 13 sec · Allentown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Merge onto MD 5

3.3 mi · 5 min · Branch Avenue
6

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 5

0.9 mi · 2 min · Branch Avenue
Use the right lane.
7

Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast

1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast
10

Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road Southeast
11

Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast

1.0 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

363 ft · 21 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
14

Merge onto DC 295

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 201

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
Toward MD 201 North, US 50 West: Kenilworth Avenue, New York Avenue Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn slight right

440 ft · 16 sec
17

Keep slight left at fork onto 48th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · 48th Street
18

Turn left onto MD 450

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Annapolis Road
19

Turn slight right

421 ft · 15 sec
20

Turn straight onto US 1 ALT

0.9 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
21

Turn straight onto US 1 ALT

1.9 mi · 5 min · US 1 ALT
22

Turn right onto Knox Road

272 ft · 12 sec · Knox Road
23

Arrive at destination

Knox Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Allentown Road

Turn left onto Allentown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | MD 5 / Branch Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 5 / Branch Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | Minnesota Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
10.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue toward MD 201 North, US 50 West: Kenilworth Avenue, New York Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 201 North, US 50 West: Kenilworth Ave...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.50 one way

$5.01 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.74 $5.48
premium $4.93 $2.93 $5.86
diesel $5.61 $3.33 $6.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Camp Springs, MD

Morning in Camp Springs on Tuesday

Local time

9:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

College Park, MD

Morning in College Park on Tuesday

Local time

9:19 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

30m 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' for this 15.1-mile trip, with only 20% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles on Branch Avenue, indicating a route with frequent intersections and changes in direction. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, prepare for a more engaged driving experience as you weave through local traffic and navigate various road types. The road character is likely to shift as you progress, moving from more suburban avenues to potentially busier arteries closer to your destination.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Branch Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Allentown Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

284 ft 27 ft

Total Climb

248 ft

Total Descent

442 ft

Highest Point

284 ft

~3.2 mi in

Elevation Range

257 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Branch Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at College Park, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 (Allentown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (MD 5 / Branch Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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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