How far is Annapolis, MD from Hillcrest Heights, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Hillcrest Heights, MD is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.27 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.08 mi
43.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.08 mi
Kilometers
43.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillcrest Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Hillcrest Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mitchellville
MD

City in Iowa, United States

From Annapolis
16.1 mi
00h 24m
To Hillcrest Heights
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Hillcrest Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Hillcrest Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle

    24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto College Avenue

    105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bladen Street

    1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2017 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Addison Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Addison Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Walker Mill Road

    3214 ft · 58 sec · Walker Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Silver Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Iverson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Iverson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 23rd Place

    109 m · 18 sec · 23rd Place

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jameson Street

    612 ft · 28 sec · Jameson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 23rd Parkway

    53 m · 5 sec · 23rd Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Hillcrest Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
17.8 mi · 55%
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
5.19 mi · 16%
Silver Hill Road
3.1 mi · 10%
Addison Road
2.22 mi · 7%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 5%
Iverson Street
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mitchellville
00h 24m from Annapolis
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hillcrest Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Hillcrest Heights?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mitchellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Annapolis and 16.2 miles from Hillcrest Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hillcrest Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Mitchellville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mitchellville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mitchellville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

11 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

30 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Hillcrest Heights. Straight-line distance: 27.08 mi (43.58 km).

Annapolis

#1 Annapolis

City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Population39,524
Coordinates38.9785900, -76.4918400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Hillcrest Heights

#2 Hillcrest Heights

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population16,469
Coordinates38.8328900, -76.9594200
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Hillcrest Heights (-76.95942, 38.83289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Hillcrest Heights. The current time is 22:25:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.