How far is Annapolis, MD from Mitchellville, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Mitchellville, MD is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.83 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.98 mi
22.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.98 mi
Kilometers
22.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.83 mi
Kilometers
27.08 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Annapolis
8.4 mi
00h 12m
To Mitchellville
8.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Mitchellville.

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

    906 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard

    1083 ft · 30 sec · Heritage Boulevard

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mitchellville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mitchellville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mount Oak Road

    2844 ft · 57 sec · Mount Oak Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Oak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 64%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 10%
Mitchellville Road
1.64 mi · 10%
US 301 South
0.74 mi · 4%
North West Crain Highway
0.69 mi · 4%
Mount Oak Road
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 12m from Annapolis
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Annapolis and Sunny near Mitchellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Mitchellville?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Annapolis and 8.5 miles from Mitchellville.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annapolis and Sunny near Mitchellville.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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 Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Upper Marlboro Town Hall

Upper Marlboro , MD
14211 School Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Mitchellville. Straight-line distance: 13.98 mi (22.5 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Mitchellville (-76.74275, 38.92511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 Mitchellville. The current time is 03:59:48.

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.