Origin
College Park, MD
Morning in College Park on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to District Heights, 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
23m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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District Heights, MD
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Trip Overview
College Park, MD to District Heights, MD is 10.6 miles and takes about 23m via Baltimore Avenue/Addison Road/Kenilworth Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, primarily utilizing surface roads. It's a straightforward drive that offers flexibility for departure and timing. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| Addison Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Avenue Northeast | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Rochell Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| District Heights Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walker Mill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Avenue
— 2.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and District Heights, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
272 ft
·
14 sec
·
Knox Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
3
Continue on US 1 ALT
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
4
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Turn straight onto MD 450
432 ft
·
7 sec
·
Annapolis Road
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
7
Turn straight onto MD 201
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MD 201
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
416 ft
·
17 sec
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Avenue Northeast
12
Turn sharp left onto MD 704
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
13
Turn right onto Addison Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Addison Road
14
Continue on Walker Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Walker Mill Road
15
Turn left onto Rochell Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rochell Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn sharp left onto District Heights Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
District Heights Parkway
17
Enter roundabout onto Breton Drive
45 ft
·
3 sec
·
Breton Drive
18
Continue on Breton Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Breton Drive
19
At end of road, turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
Gateway Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Rochell Avenue
Turn left onto Rochell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
District Heights Parkway
Turn sharp left onto District Heights Parkway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Breton Drive
Enter roundabout onto Breton Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Gateway Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
District Heights, MD
Morning in District Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 9 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:47AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
8 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive consists almost entirely of surface roads, with only a 2% highway share. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 2.8 miles on Baltimore Avenue before transitioning to Addison Road and then Kenilworth Avenue. Expect a local feel with frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate through populated areas rather than open highway cruising.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Baltimore Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (Rochell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (District Heights Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 College Park, MD to District Heights, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Aquatic Gardens along the way.
Aquatic Gardens
5.1 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Baltimore 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 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (Rochell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (District Heights Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 District Heights, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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