College Park Maryland Map

About College Park, Maryland

College Park is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 34,540. The population density is 2364.3 people per km². College Park is located at 38.9807°N, 76.9369°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20742.

College Park unfolds across a gentle Maryland landscape, where broad avenues, lined with mature oaks and maples, carve through a terrain that hints at its past as rolling farmland. It lies 3.1 miles east-north-east of Chillum, MD (from Chillum, MD: bearing 68°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-east of Washington. The air here, particularly in the humid embrace of summer, carries the faint scent of mown grass and distant honeysuckle, a subtle perfume that clings to the brick buildings and manicured lawns. Its character is that of an academic hub, a place where the youthful energy of students often mingles with the settled routines of longtime residents, creating a unique, lively pulse. The sky, especially at twilight, can cast a soft, diffused light, lending a contemplative mood to the urban-suburban blend. The history of College Park is inextricably bound to the founding of its namesake, the University of Maryland, which has shaped its identity and economy for over a century. This academic institution, a cornerstone of the local landscape, draws a diverse population and fuels a vibrant, if sometimes transient, economy centered around education, research, and student-oriented services. Beyond the university's influence, College Park retains echoes of its agricultural roots, with remnants of older farmhouses sometimes peeking through newer developments, a quiet testament to the land's prior life. The proximity to Washington D.C. also imbues College Park with a sense of connection to national events and political currents, subtly influencing its cultural fabric and the conversations that echo through its leafy streets.

About This College Park Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of College Park, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on College Park and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for College Park includes the ZIP code (20740), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct College Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.