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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.38 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.12 mi
17.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.12 mi
Kilometers
17.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.38 mi
Kilometers
24.75 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:17 PM EDT
Return by in College Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in College Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Glenarden
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From College Park
7.7 mi
00h 13m
To Mitchellville
7.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    83 m · 14 sec · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East-West Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East-West Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Riverdale Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    118 m · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Riverdale Road

    536 ft · 18 sec · Riverdale Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 50 East: Annapolis

    1003 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · John Hanson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1896 ft · 40 sec · Collington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northview Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northview Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nottinghill Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nottinghill Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Oak Road

    1080 ft · 22 sec · Mount Oak Road

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
7 mi · 46%
Veterans Parkway
1.83 mi · 12%
East-West Highway
1.2 mi · 8%
Riverdale Road
1.16 mi · 8%
Baltimore Avenue
1.13 mi · 7%
Northview Drive
0.87 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
00h 13m from College Park
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glenarden and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.9 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 9.3 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 10.2 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 5.9 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 Glenarden.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Mitchellville. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.89 km).

College Park

#1 College Park

Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population32,173
Coordinates38.9806700, -76.9369200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Mitchellville (-76.74275, 38.92511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.05 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.41
1.08 gal · 4.1 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Mitchellville. The current time is 12:49:29.

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.