How far is Olney, MD from Mitchellville, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Mitchellville, MD is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.26 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.47 mi
37.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.47 mi
Kilometers
37.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.26 mi
Kilometers
50.31 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Mitchellville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olney
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Beltsville
MD

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

From Olney
15.6 mi
00h 23m
To Mitchellville
15.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto MD 200 Toll East

    152 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward MD 200 Toll East

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: Ashton, White Oak

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    110 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    5.1 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park

    1019 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 197

    83 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Collington Road

    1896 ft · 40 sec · Collington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northview Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northview Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Nottinghill Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nottinghill Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Oak Road

    1080 ft · 22 sec · Mount Oak Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Oak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
8.76 mi · 28%
John Hanson Highway
5.68 mi · 18%
New Hampshire Avenue
5.12 mi · 16%
Intercounty Connector
4.39 mi · 14%
Georgia Avenue
2.57 mi · 8%
US 50 East
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

8.76 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beltsville
00h 23m from Olney
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Olney 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 Olney to Mitchellville?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Olney and 15.7 miles from Mitchellville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beltsville

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 Beltsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.9 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 8.6 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 12.4 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 2 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 Beltsville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

10 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Mitchellville. Straight-line distance: 23.47 mi (37.77 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Mitchellville

City in Iowa, United States

Population10,967
Coordinates38.9251100, -76.7427500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Mitchellville (-76.74275, 38.92511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 Olney and Mitchellville. The current time is 12:49:16.

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.