How far is College Park, MD from Mitchellville, MD?
The driving distance from College Park, MD to Mitchellville, MD is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Mitchellville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Mitchellville.
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Start on Knox Road
83 m · 14 sec · Knox Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · East-West Highway
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Continue on Riverdale Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn right
118 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Riverdale Road
536 ft · 18 sec · Riverdale Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto US 50 East: Annapolis
1003 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
7 mi · 8 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 197
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1896 ft · 40 sec · Collington Road
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Turn right onto Northview Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Northview Drive
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Turn right onto Nottinghill Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Nottinghill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Oak Road
1080 ft · 22 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 College Park 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
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
7 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving College Park and Partly Sunny near Mitchellville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Park to Mitchellville?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from College Park and 7.7 miles from Mitchellville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around College Park and Partly Sunny near Mitchellville.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Mitchellville. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.89 km).
#1 College Park
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland
| Population | 32,173 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -76.9369200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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