Origin
College Park, MD
Morning in College Park on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Marlboro Village, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Marlboro Village, MD
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Trip Overview
College Park, MD to Marlboro Village, MD is 17.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Landover Road, Baltimore Avenue, and Brown Station Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a same-day excursion, requiring minimal planning and allowing for flexibility. You'll navigate primarily local roads, so expect a relaxed pace without the need for extensive preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Landover Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| Brown Station Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Ritchie Marlboro Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Capital Beltway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Brown Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lords Landing Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Landover Road
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Marlboro Village, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
6
Continue on MD 450
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Landover Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Andrews Air Force Base, Richmond Virginia
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto I 95; I 495
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
286 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
13
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
15
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
16
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
17
Turn left onto Brown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto Brown Station Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Brown Station Road
19
Turn left onto Lords Landing Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lords Landing Road
20
Turn left onto Lord Sterling Place
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lord Sterling Place
21
Continue on Lord Sterling Place
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lord Sterling Place
22
Turn right
203 ft
·
8 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Andrews Air Force Base, Richmond Virginia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Andrews Air For...
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro...
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Ritchie Marlboro Road
Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Ritchie Marlboro Road
Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Marlboro Village, MD
Morning in Marlboro Village on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
7 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
34m 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 by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local drive rather than an open highway experience. With a 0% highway share, you'll be sticking to surface streets for the entire 17.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles along Landover Road. You can expect a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type, as you'll be navigating through developed areas.
Only 0% 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 Landover Road.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 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 17.3 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 8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between College Park, MD and Marlboro Village, MD, road signs point toward Richmond Virginia and Upper Marlboro.
Richmond Virginia
8 mi in
|
~16m
Upper Marlboro
11.1 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Landover Road. 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 Marlboro Village, 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 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marlboro Village, 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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