Origin
Hanover, MD
Evening in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, MD
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Mitchellville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD covers 23 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Robert Crain Highway, Telegraph Road, North West Crain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Robert Crain Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 23 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Robert Crain Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hanover Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (MD 170 / Aviation Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hanover Road
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Ridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MD 170 / Aviation Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto MD 170 / Aviation Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover, MD and Mitchellville, MD, road signs point toward Gambrills and Odenton.
Gambrills
9.9 mi in
|
~18m
Odenton
9.9 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Crain Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Telegraph Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| North West Crain Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Mitchellville Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Annapolis Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Aviation Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Stoney Run Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Robert Crain Highway
— 5.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Mitchellville, MD.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto Stoney Run Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stoney Run Road
5
Continue on Stoney Run Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stoney Run Road
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto MD 170
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Aviation Boulevard
7
Continue on MD 170
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto MD 32
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 3
Toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Burns Crossing Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto MD 175
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Annapolis Road
13
Turn right onto MD 3
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North West Crain Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Heritage Boulevard
16
At end of road, turn left onto Mitchellville Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mitchellville Road
17
Turn right onto Mount Oak Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mount Oak Road
18
Arrive at destination
Mount Oak Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
7:58 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
17 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
40m 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 Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD covers 23 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Robert Crain Highway, Telegraph Road, North West Crain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Hanover, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (MD 170 / Aviation Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Between Hanover, MD and Mitchellville, MD, road signs point toward Gambrills and Odenton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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