Origin
Mitchellville, MD
Late night in Mitchellville on Saturday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchellville, MD to College Park, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
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 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchellville, MD
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College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mitchellville, MD to College Park, MD covers 15.4 miles and takes about 26m 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 7.3 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 26m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m 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 13 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 7.3 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Northview Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.1 miles (Northview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Northview Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Northview Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MD 197 / Collington Road
Turn left onto MD 197 / Collington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West: Washington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 50 West: Washington
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MD 410
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward MD 410
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Knox Road
Turn right onto Knox Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Veterans Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East-West Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Riverdale Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northview Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nottinghill Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchellville, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on Mount Oak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mount Oak Road
2
Turn left onto Nottinghill Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Nottinghill Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Northview Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northview Drive
4
Turn left onto MD 197
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 50 West: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 50
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John Hanson Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 5
Toward MD 410
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto MD 410
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Parkway
9
Continue on MD 410
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverdale Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on MD 410
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Highway
11
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
12
Turn right onto Knox Road
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Knox Road
13
Arrive at destination
Knox 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
College Park, MD
Late night in College Park on Saturday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 Mitchellville, MD to College Park, MD covers 15.4 miles and takes about 26m 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 Mitchellville, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.1 miles (Northview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (MD 197 / Collington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mitchellville, MD to College Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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