How far is Elkton, MD from Hyattsville, MD?
The driving distance from Elkton, MD to Hyattsville, MD is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Community in Baltimore County Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkton and Hyattsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkton and Hyattsville.
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Start on North Bridge Street
31 m · 8 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1737 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
787 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Turn right onto West Pulaski Highway
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Pulaski Highway
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto North East Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore
885 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
3195 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.8 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 410: New Carrollton, Hyattsville
1209 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Riverdale Road
1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road
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Continue on East-West Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · East-West Highway
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
2728 ft · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto Longfellow Street
40 m · 11 sec · Longfellow Street
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Turn left onto Kennedy Street
1058 ft · 52 sec · Kennedy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 43rd Avenue
54 m · 10 sec · 43rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Kennedy Street
645 ft · 28 sec · Kennedy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkton and Hyattsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Elkton and Sunny near Hyattsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkton to Hyattsville?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Elkton and 42.6 miles from Hyattsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Elkton and Sunny near Hyattsville.
Stop Ideas Near White Marsh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Marsh.
Pennsylvania Station
Aberdeen
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkton and Hyattsville. Straight-line distance: 74.57 mi (120.01 km).
#1 Elkton
Town in northeast Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,665 |
| Coordinates | 39.6067800, -75.8332700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hyattsville
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.9559400, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyattsville (-76.94553, 38.95594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
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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