Origin
Mitchellville, MD
Evening in Mitchellville on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchellville, MD to Hanover, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mitchellville, MD to Hanover, MD covers 25 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Laurel Bowie Road, Collington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Mitchellville, MD to Hanover, MD covers 25 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 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
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 25 miles you will encounter 11 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 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Coca-Cola Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Coca Cola Drive
Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
25 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mitchellville, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
12.5 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Collington Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northview Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nottinghill Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchellville, MD and Hanover, 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
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Collington Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MD 197
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore
7
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto MD 100
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
13
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
14
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
15
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Hanover, MD
Evening in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 Hanover, MD covers 25 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Laurel Bowie Road, Collington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 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 $4.14 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 25 miles you will encounter 11 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 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mitchellville, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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