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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

Save up to 11 min
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.

human settlement in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

Hanover, MD

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Downtown Mitchellville, MD, MD

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 Hanover Road, Ridge Road, Stoney Run Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

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.
Hanover Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hanover Road
Ridge Road
Stoney Run Road
Aviation Boulevard
Telegraph Road
MD 32 East
Patuxent Freeway
Burns Crossing Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Hanover Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

69 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road

1.1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
3

At the end of the 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
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Aviation Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Aviation Boulevard
7

Continue on Telegraph Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Telegraph Road
8

Turn left onto MD 32 East: Annapolis

0.3 mi · 35 sec · MD 32 East: Annapolis
9

Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
10

Take the exit slight right toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
11

Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Burns Crossing Road
12

At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
13

Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway

5.6 mi · 8 min · Robert Crain Highway
14

Continue on North West Crain Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · North West Crain Highway
15

Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Heritage Boulevard
16

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mitchellville Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Mitchellville Road
17

Turn right onto Mount Oak Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Mount Oak Road
18

Arrive at your destination

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hanover, MD

Evening in Hanover on Thursday

Local time

6:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mitchellville, MD

Evening in Mitchellville on Thursday

Local time

6:49 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 Hanover Road, Ridge Road, Stoney Run Road. 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.
The drive from Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hanover, MD to Mitchellville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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