Origin
College Park, MD
Evening in College Park on Thursday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from College Park, MD to Mitchellville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from College Park, MD to Mitchellville, MD covers 15.4 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Veterans Parkway, East-West Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Riverdale Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Riverdale Road
Turn left onto Riverdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Veterans Parkway
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Navigation decision point
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MD 197: Bowie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
7
13 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 197
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 197
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Veterans Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East-West Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Riverdale Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Northview Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nottinghill Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Mitchellville, MD.
1
Start on Knox Road
272 ft
·
14 sec
·
Knox Road
2
Turn left onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
3
Turn left onto MD 410
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on MD 410
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right
388 ft
·
34 sec
6
Turn left onto Riverdale Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Riverdale Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
9
Merge onto US 50
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
John Hanson Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 11
Toward MD 197: Bowie
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
273 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 197
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto MD 197
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Collington Road
13
Turn right onto Northview Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northview Drive
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto Nottinghill Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Nottinghill Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto Mount Oak Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mount Oak Road
16
Arrive at destination
Mount Oak Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mitchellville, MD
Evening in Mitchellville on Thursday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from College Park, MD to Mitchellville, MD covers 15.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Veterans Parkway, East-West Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from College Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Riverdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from College Park, MD to Mitchellville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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