Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyattsville, MD
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Friendly, MD
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The drive from Hyattsville, MD to Friendly, MD covers 18.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anacostia Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue, Indian Head Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Anacostia Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Hyattsville, MD to Friendly, MD covers 18.9 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 43rd Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (43rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 1 / Baltimore Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto 43rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 1 / Baltimore Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward Indian Head
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hyattsville, MD to Friendly, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Indian Head along the way.
Indian Head
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anacostia Freeway | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Kenilworth Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Indian Head Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Fort Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kennedy Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Annapolis Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hyattsville, MD and Friendly, MD.
Start on Kennedy Street
Turn right onto 43rd Avenue
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1 ALT
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto MD 450
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto MD 201
Continue on MD 201
Continue on DC 295
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto MD 210
Turn left onto Old Fort Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hyattsville on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Friendly on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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