Origin
College Park, MD
Afternoon in College Park on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Hillcrest Heights, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
12.7 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
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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Hillcrest Heights, MD
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Trip Overview
College Park, MD to Hillcrest Heights, MD is 12.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Kenilworth Avenue and Baltimore Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Maryland, connecting two Northeast regions. Expect a turn-heavy local drive with about 23% highway share. It's a straightforward local journey perfect for a short excursion or when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its brevity, it's an easy same-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| Anacostia Freeway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Naylor Road Southeast | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| 23rd Parkway | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Southern Avenue Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 25th Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kenilworth Avenue
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Hillcrest 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
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on DC 295
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1D
Toward Pennsylvania Avenue East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
221 ft
·
8 sec
13
Continue on 25th Street Southeast
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
25th Street Southeast
14
Turn slight left onto Naylor Road Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Naylor Road Southeast
15
Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
508 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Naylor Road Southeast
Use the right lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto 23rd Parkway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
23rd Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Oxon Run Drive
335 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxon Run Drive
20
Continue on 23rd Parkway
379 ft
·
11 sec
·
23rd Parkway
21
Continue on 23rd Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
23rd Parkway
22
Continue on 23rd Parkway
257 ft
·
15 sec
·
23rd Parkway
23
Arrive at destination
23rd Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Pennsylvania Avenue East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward Pennsylvania Avenue East
5
10 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Naylor Road Southeast
Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Southern Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
23rd Parkway
Turn left onto 23rd Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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
Hillcrest Heights, MD
Afternoon in Hillcrest Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
3 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and changes in direction rather than a long, straight highway. Only 23% of this drive involves highway travel, so anticipate a more urban or suburban road experience for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles on Kenilworth Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you need to make further turns. The road's personality shifts as you move between local streets and the occasional freeway segment, requiring your attention to navigation.
Only 23% 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: 3.9 mi on Kenilworth Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (Marion Barry Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (Naylor Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hillcrest Heights, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Pennsylvania Avenue East along the way.
Pennsylvania Avenue East
8.8 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Kenilworth 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 Hillcrest Heights, 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: at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (Marion Barry Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (Naylor Road 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 Hillcrest 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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