How far is Mitchellville, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Mitchellville, MD to Hanover, MD is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.73 mi
00h 37m
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
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.02 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchellville
2026-04-16T12:57
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mitchellville
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
South Laurel
MD

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

From Mitchellville
12.5 mi
00h 18m
To Hanover
14.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mitchellville and Hanover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Oak Road

    1080 ft · 25 sec · Mount Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nottinghill Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nottinghill Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northview Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collington Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Collington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurel Bowie Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Laurel Bowie Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1622 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    2325 ft · 36 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    1528 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchellville and Hanover.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9.93 mi · 37%
Laurel Bowie Road
8.58 mi · 32%
Collington Road
1.94 mi · 7%
Coca Cola Drive
1.11 mi · 4%
Northview Drive
0.87 mi · 3%
Nottinghill Drive
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

9.62 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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 18m from Mitchellville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mitchellville and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mitchellville to Hanover?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Mitchellville and 14.2 miles from Hanover.

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 8.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.8 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 13.7 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
City of Bowie
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.9 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

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

Photo coming soon

#1 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Oak Road (-76.742752, 38.925262)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 Mitchellville and Hanover. The current time is 12:57:13.

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.