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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
21 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
1289 ft · 42 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Stoney Run Road
2047 ft · 56 sec · Stoney Run Road
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Continue on Stoney Run Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Stoney Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aviation Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Aviation Boulevard
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Continue on Telegraph Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto MD 32 East: Annapolis
1355 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
849 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road
3019 ft · 1 min · Burns Crossing Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Continue on North West Crain Highway
3.1 mi · 5 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 Hanover 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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Bowie
Laurel City Mayor
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odenton.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Mitchellville. Straight-line distance: 18.53 mi (29.82 km).
#1 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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