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Trip from Green Haven, MD to College Park, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

31.6 mi

51 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Downtown Green Haven, MD, MD

Green Haven, MD

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Downtown College Park, MD, MD

College Park, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Green Haven to College Park, you can expect a straightforward 31.6-mile commute. The drive typically takes about 51 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via Outing Avenue, Mountain Road, and MD 100 West to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this journey is both efficient and budget-friendly. Because you are traveling entirely within the Northeast region of Maryland, the transition between these two points is seamless and requires no overnight stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 14.7 mi 19m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 8.9 mi 12m
Mountain Road 2.3 mi 4m
Greenbelt Road 2.2 mi 4m
Baltimore Avenue 1.3 mi 4m
Outing Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
MD 430 0.5 mi 1m
Southway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 14.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven, MD and College Park, MD.

1

Start on 207th Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · 207th Street
2

Turn left onto Outing Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Outing Avenue
3

Turn right onto MD 177

2.3 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward MD 100 West Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Merge onto MD 100

8.9 mi · 12 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec
Exit 9A Toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto MD 295

15 mi · 19 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto MD 193-A

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Southway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto MD 193

2.2 mi · 4 min · Greenbelt Road
Use the right lane.
11

Turn slight left onto MD 430

0.5 mi · 1 min · MD 430
Use the left lane.
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

1.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto Knox Road

310 ft · 15 sec · Knox Road
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Knox Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Maryland City, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland City, MD

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Riverdale Park, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland City, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Green Haven, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | MD 177 / Mountain Road

Turn right onto MD 177 / Mountain Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left toward MD 100 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward MD 100 West
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Merge onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 9A Toward MD 295 South: Baltimore-Washington Parkw...
7
27.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police

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 MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Pa...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.24 one way

$10.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.74 $11.48
premium $4.93 $6.13 $12.26
diesel $5.61 $6.98 $13.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
Efficient EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.26
EV Truck/SUV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Green Haven, MD

Late night in Green Haven on Sunday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

College Park, MD

Late night in College Park on Sunday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

2 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

51m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local surface roads throughout the entire 31.6-mile duration. The road personality shifts from neighborhood streets onto more substantial connectors like MD 100 West, requiring constant attention at intersections and turns. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of highway here, so stay alert behind the wheel as the environment changes frequently. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you engaged with local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MD 177 / Mountain Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 177 / Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Between Green Haven, MD and College Park, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Nasa Goddard and U.s. Park Police.

Washington

12.2 mi in | ~19m

Nasa Goddard

27.2 mi in | ~40m

U.s. Park Police

27.2 mi in | ~40m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. 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: at 0.8 miles (MD 177 / Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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