How far is Hyattsville, MD from Chillum, MD?
The driving distance from Hyattsville, MD to Chillum, MD is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hyattsville and Chillum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyattsville and Chillum.
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Start on Kennedy Street
610 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Street
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Turn left onto 41st Avenue
107 m · 18 sec · 41st Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1531 ft · 52 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on 38th Street
730 ft · 29 sec · 38th Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
2315 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto Queens Chapel Road
2262 ft · 53 sec · Queens Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Chillum Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chillum Road
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Turn right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Riggs Road
1289 ft · 29 sec · Riggs Road
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Continue on Riggs Road
124 m · 15 sec · Riggs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riggs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyattsville and Chillum.
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.
Chillum Road
Turn right onto Chillum Road
1.63 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Hyattsville and Sunny near Chillum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hyattsville to Chillum?
The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Queenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Hyattsville and 1.7 miles from Chillum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hyattsville and Sunny near Chillum.
Stop Ideas Near Queenstown
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 Queenstown.
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hyattsville and Chillum. Straight-line distance: 2.49 mi (4.01 km).
#1 Hyattsville
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.9559400, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillum
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,513 |
| Coordinates | 38.9637200, -76.9908100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillum (-76.99081, 38.96372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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