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Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to College Park, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

31.9 mi

51 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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Trip Overview

Gwynn Oak to College Park is 31.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 95 and Ingleside Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads, making for a varied but generally straightforward drive. Given the short distance and time, this route is ideal for a quick trip or an easy leg of a longer journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 17.2 mi 19m
Ingleside Avenue 2.8 mi 5m
Baltimore Avenue 2.4 mi 6m
Cherry Hill Road 2.2 mi 4m
West Forest Park Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
South Rolling Road 1.2 mi 2m
Bloomsbury Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Powder Mill Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 17.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and College Park, MD.

1

Start on this road

60 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

178 ft · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue
3

Turn left onto Hillsdale Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hillsdale Road
4

Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Forest Park Avenue
5

Continue on Ingleside Avenue

2.8 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
7

At end of road, turn left onto MD 166

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Rolling Road
8

Continue on MD 166

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Rolling Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto MD 166

0.7 mi · 46 sec · MD 166
Toward I 195 East Use the left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 95

17 mi · 19 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Exit 29B Toward MD 212 West: Calverton Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto MD 212

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powder Mill Road
14

Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Cherry Hill Road
15

Turn right onto US 1

2.4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Avenue
16

Turn left onto Knox Road

310 ft · 15 sec · Knox Road
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

Knox Road

Where to Stop

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

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16 miles from Gwynn Oak, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Haddon Avenue

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
7.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | MD 166

Turn left onto MD 166 toward I 195 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 195 East
7
8 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4B Toward I 95 South: Washington
5
8.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward MD 212 West: Calverton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 29B Toward MD 212 West: Calverton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.29 one way

$10.58 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.79 $11.58
premium $4.93 $6.19 $12.37
diesel $5.61 $7.04 $14.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.47 $2.04

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 20, 2026

Origin

Gwynn Oak, MD

Late night in Gwynn Oak on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

College Park, MD

Late night in College Park on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

13 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

53m 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 drive is 56% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 17.2 miles on I 95. Expect a transition from highway cruising to surface streets like Ingleside Avenue and Baltimore Avenue as you approach your destination. You'll notice the change in traffic patterns and speed limits as you move from the interstate environment to more developed areas.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.

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 31.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

488 ft 72 ft

Total Climb

444 ft

Total Descent

800 ft

Highest Point

488 ft

~4.6 mi in

Elevation Range

417 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on I 95. 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: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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