Where is College Park, Maryland, USA?

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Where is College Park Located? - College Park is a city located in the Prince George's County of Maryland, United States. College Park lies between 33.399661 Degrees North latitudes and 91.0377029 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is College Park Located?

College Park is a city located in the Prince George's County of Maryland, United States. College Park lies between 33.399661 Degrees North latitudes and 91.0377029 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of College Park city is 34740 people and the city has a total area of 5.61 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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College Park, Maryland Quick Facts

FeatureDetails
CityCollege Park
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouth
Latitude38.9807° N
Longitude76.9369° W
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Land Area5.68 sq mi
Water Area0.05 sq mi
Total Area5.73 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)34,740
Population Density6,116 per sq mi
ZIP Codes20740, 20741, 20742
Area Code240, 301
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-19175
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to College Park, Maryland

  • Hyattsville, Maryland - 3 mi Southwest
  • Greenbelt, Maryland - 4 mi Northeast
  • Berwyn Heights, Maryland - 2 mi East
  • Riverdale Park, Maryland - 2 mi South
  • Beltsville, Maryland - 5 mi North
  • New Carrollton, Maryland - 6 mi East
  • Laurel, Maryland - 11 mi Northeast
  • Washington, District of Columbia - 10 mi Southwest
  • Silver Spring, Maryland - 8 mi West
  • Bowie, Maryland - 15 mi East

College Park, Maryland Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January43273.1
April67453.3
July89714.2
October69493.3
Annual674843.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 43.5 in
Annual Sunshine DaysApproximately 205 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskOccasional tropical storm remnants; low tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 15 in annually

Driving Distances from College Park, Maryland

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia1020 min
Silver SpringMaryland815 min
GreenbeltMaryland410 min
HyattsvilleMaryland38 min
LaurelMaryland1120 min
BowieMaryland1525 min
AnnapolisMaryland3040 min
BaltimoreMaryland3645 min
RockvilleMaryland2030 min
FrederickMaryland481 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in College Park, Maryland

FeatureDetails
Airport NameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (nearest major airport)
IATA CodeDCA
PortNone (landlocked)
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, Interstate 495, U.S. Route 1, MD 193
Train/Amtrak ServiceMARC Camden Line; Amtrak nearby at Washington Union Station and New Carrollton
Local Bus/Transit ServiceWashington Metrobus, TheBus, Shuttle-UM, Metrorail Green Line
  • Interstate 95 - Major north-south interstate providing access to Baltimore, Richmond, and the East Coast.
  • Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) - Encircles Washington, D.C., connecting College Park with the surrounding metropolitan area.
  • U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue) - Main commercial corridor running through downtown College Park and the University of Maryland campus.
  • Maryland Route 193 (University Boulevard/Greenbelt Road) - Important east-west route serving neighboring communities.
  • Baltimore Avenue - Local arterial with shopping, restaurants, hotels, and university facilities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in College Park, Maryland

Landmark NameType
University of Maryland, College ParkUniversity Campus
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts CenterPerforming Arts Center
College Park Aviation MuseumMuseum
Lake Artemesia Natural AreaNature Park
Xfinity CenterSports Arena
Capital One Field at Maryland StadiumStadium
Paint Branch Golf ComplexGolf & Recreation
National Archives at College ParkGovernment Archive
Greenbelt ParkNational Park
Buddy Attick ParkCommunity Park

Colleges and Universities in College Park, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Maryland, College ParkPublicUniversityFlagship research university
Prince George's Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce programs
Capitol Technology UniversityPrivateUniversityEngineering and cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global CampusPublicUniversityOnline and adult education
Howard University (nearby)PrivateUniversityResearch and professional education

Waterbodies in College Park, Maryland

Lake Artemesia, Paint Branch, Indian Creek, Northeast Branch Anacostia River, Little Paint Branch, Greenbelt Lake, Beaverdam Creek, Anacostia River, Northwest Branch Anacostia River, Tidal Basin (nearby)

Golf Courses in College Park, Maryland

Paint Branch Golf Complex, University of Maryland Golf Course, Enterprise Golf Course, Langston Golf Course, Lake Presidential Golf Club, Glenn Dale Golf Club, Northwest Golf Course, Bowie Golf Club

College Park, Maryland - Key Historical Facts

  • College Park was incorporated in 1945, although the community developed decades earlier around the University of Maryland.
  • The University of Maryland, founded in 1856, transformed the area into one of the nation's leading centers for higher education and research.
  • The College Park Airport, established in 1909, is the world's oldest continuously operating airport.
  • The city played an important role in the early history of American aviation through demonstrations by the Wright brothers and military flight training.
  • Growth accelerated after World War II as the Washington metropolitan area expanded and university enrollment increased.
  • Today, College Park is recognized for its academic excellence, research institutions, historic aviation heritage, and close connection to the nation's capital.

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