Origin
Randallstown, MD
Morning in Randallstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randallstown, MD to College Park, 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
54m
Distance
37 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randallstown, MD
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College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
Randallstown, MD to College Park, MD is 37 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 95 and the Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region down towards the same region. It's a fairly straightforward drive that most people can complete in a single day without much issue. Consider this route if you need a quick and efficient connection between these two points in Maryland.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Liberty Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Powder Mill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Knox Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randallstown, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on MD 26
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Liberty Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 695
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 11A; 11B
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 11B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 29B
Toward MD 212 West: Calverton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto MD 212
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder Mill Road
10
Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Cherry Hill Road
11
Turn right onto US 1
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
12
Turn left onto Knox Road
310 ft
·
15 sec
·
Knox Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Knox Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Randallstown, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
8
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
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 11A; 11B
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...
9
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
College Park, MD
Morning in College Park on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 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
15 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
54m 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 features a mixed profile, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate sections of Liberty Road before merging onto the Baltimore Beltway and then I 95. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 19.1 miles on I 95, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. Expect a combination of faster highway driving and potentially some local road transitions as you approach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Randallstown, MD to College Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
11 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Randallstown, MD
Full guide →Founded 1824
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 19.1 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: at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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