Origin
College Park, MD
Late night in College Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Aspen Hill, 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
13.1 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.
College Park, MD
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Aspen Hill, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from College Park to Aspen Hill, you are in for a quick 13.1-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This local route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. Since there are no highway segments to worry about, you will spend the entire drive navigating local roads. It is a straightforward, functional trip that connects two points in Maryland without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Avenue | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Randolph Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Adelphi Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.5 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 College Park, MD and Aspen Hill, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Road
2
Turn right onto Mowatt Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mowatt Lane
3
Enter roundabout onto Campus Drive
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
Campus Drive
4
Continue on Campus Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Campus Drive
5
Turn right onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Adelphi Road
6
Turn right onto MD 650
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Randolph Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Randolph Road
8
Turn right onto Glenallan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenallan Avenue
9
Turn right onto MD 97
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia Avenue
10
Turn right
72 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left
129 ft
·
9 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mowatt Lane
Turn right onto Mowatt Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Campus Drive
Enter roundabout onto Campus Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Turn right onto MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $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
Aspen Hill, MD
Late night in Aspen Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer 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 experience as you navigate through local neighborhoods rather than open highway stretches. You will primarily travel along New Hampshire Avenue, Randolph Road, and Adelphi Road, which account for the entirety of your 0% highway-share drive. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 4.8-mile segment on New Hampshire Avenue, providing a brief period of consistency before you return to more frequent turning. Because this path is entirely comprised of local roads, you should prepare for a drive that demands your full attention at intersections. It lacks the monotony of interstate travel, offering a more hands-on, localized feel behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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 around 0.4 miles in near Mowatt Lane.
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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Mowatt Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Campus Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.5 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.1 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.
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: at 0.4 miles (Mowatt Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Campus Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.5 miles (MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aspen Hill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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