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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.87 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.22 mi
22.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.22 mi
Kilometers
22.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.87 mi
Kilometers
30.37 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friendly
Fri, Apr 17, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hyattsville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyattsville
2026-04-17T04:57
Arrive Friendly
Fri, Apr 17, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hyattsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Hillcrest Heights
MD

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

From Hyattsville
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Friendly
9.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Street

    645 ft · 30 sec · Kennedy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 43rd Avenue

    90 m · 19 sec · 43rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    850 ft · 33 sec · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    727 ft · 36 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Baltimore Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    799 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Annapolis Road

    132 m · 8 sec · Annapolis Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    669 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Indian Head Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Fort Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Fort Road

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Anacostia Freeway
8.43 mi · 45%
Kenilworth Avenue
3.86 mi · 20%
Indian Head Highway
2.73 mi · 14%
Baltimore Avenue
1.06 mi · 6%
Indian Head
0.97 mi · 5%
Old Fort Road
0.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillcrest Heights
00h 16m from Hyattsville
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillcrest Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillcrest Heights.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

8 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

27 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyattsville and Friendly. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).

Hyattsville

#1 Hyattsville

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population18,217
Coordinates38.9559400, -76.9455300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Friendly

#2 Friendly

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population9,250
Coordinates38.7517800, -76.9785900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Hyattsville (-76.94553, 38.95594)
End: Friendly (-76.97859, 38.75178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyattsville and Friendly. The current time is 04:57:14.

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.