How far is Hyattsville, MD from Friendly, MD?
The driving distance from Hyattsville, MD to Friendly, MD is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hyattsville and Friendly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyattsville and Friendly.
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Start on Kennedy Street
645 ft · 30 sec · Kennedy Street
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Turn right onto 43rd Avenue
90 m · 19 sec · 43rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
850 ft · 33 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
727 ft · 36 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight left
799 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
132 m · 8 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn slight right
669 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Continue on Anacostia Freeway
8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn left onto Old Fort Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Fort Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyattsville and Friendly.
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.
Anacostia Freeway
Continue on Anacostia Freeway
8.43 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Hyattsville and Scattered Rain Showers near Friendly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hyattsville to Friendly?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Hillcrest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Hyattsville and 9.4 miles from Friendly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Hyattsville and Scattered Rain Showers near Friendly.
Stop Ideas Near Hillcrest Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillcrest Heights.
Washington Union Station
Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hyattsville and Friendly. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 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 Friendly
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 9,250 |
| Coordinates | 38.7517800, -76.9785900 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendly (-76.97859, 38.75178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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