How far is Hanover, MD from Mitchellville, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
23.03 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.53 mi
29.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.53 mi
Kilometers
29.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.03 mi
Kilometers
37.07 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Thu, Apr 16, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-16T14:43
Arrive Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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
Odenton
MD

Census designated place

From Hanover
11.5 mi
00h 20m
To Mitchellville
11.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 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 Hanover and Mitchellville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    1289 ft · 42 sec · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stoney Run Road

    2047 ft · 56 sec · Stoney Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stoney Run Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Stoney Run Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aviation Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aviation Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Telegraph Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto MD 32 East: Annapolis

    1355 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton

    849 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road

    3019 ft · 1 min · Burns Crossing Road

  12. 12

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Robert Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North West Crain Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Crain Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard

    1083 ft · 30 sec · Heritage Boulevard

  16. 16

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mitchellville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mount Oak Road

    2844 ft · 57 sec · Mount Oak Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Oak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
5.59 mi · 24%
Telegraph Road
4.26 mi · 19%
North West Crain Highway
3.13 mi · 14%
Mitchellville Road
1.64 mi · 7%
Patuxent Freeway
1.54 mi · 7%
Annapolis Road
1.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway

5.59 mi · 00h 09m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odenton
00h 20m from Hanover
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hanover 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 Hanover to Mitchellville?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Hanover and 11.5 miles from Mitchellville.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hanover and Partly Sunny near Mitchellville.

Stop Ideas Near Odenton

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 Odenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Laurel City Mayor

Laurel , MD
8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 8.1 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 Odenton.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

12 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

34 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Mitchellville. Straight-line distance: 18.53 mi (29.82 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Mitchellville (-76.74275, 38.92511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.62
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.31 $6.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.73 $7.45
Premium $4.95 $4.01 $8.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.84 $9.69

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 Hanover and Mitchellville. The current time is 14:43:15.

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.