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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle
24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto College Avenue
105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Bladen Street
1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street
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Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2017 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond
906 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
2207 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · North West Crain Highway
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Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard
1083 ft · 30 sec · Heritage Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mitchellville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mitchellville Road
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Turn right onto Mount Oak Road
2844 ft · 57 sec · Mount Oak Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Bowie
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Mitchellville. Straight-line distance: 13.98 mi (22.5 km).
#1 Annapolis
City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
| Population | 39,524 |
| Coordinates | 38.9785900, -76.4918400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mitchellville
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 10,967 |
| Coordinates | 38.9251100, -76.7427500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mitchellville (-76.74275, 38.92511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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