How far is Accokeek, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Accokeek, MD to Hanover, MD is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.9 mi
01h 02m
Flight
39.81 mi
64.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.81 mi
Kilometers
64.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.09 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Accokeek
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Accokeek
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Accokeek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cheverly
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Accokeek
22.2 mi
00h 31m
To Hanover
25.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Accokeek and Hanover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Accokeek and Hanover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    628 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Livingston Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    11 mi · 17 min · Indian Head Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS

    639 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    870 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Anacostia Freeway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Anacostia Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1622 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    2325 ft · 36 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    1528 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Accokeek and Hanover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.8 mi · 43%
Indian Head Highway
11 mi · 23%
Anacostia Freeway
4.9 mi · 10%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 5%
South Capitol Street
1.2 mi · 2%
Coca Cola Drive
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

20.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheverly
00h 31m from Accokeek
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Accokeek and Rain Showers near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Accokeek to Hanover?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Accokeek and 25.7 miles from Hanover.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Accokeek and Rain Showers near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Cheverly

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cheverly and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheverly.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

5 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

9 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Accokeek and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 39.81 mi (64.06 km).

Accokeek

#1 Accokeek

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population10,573
Coordinates38.6676200, -77.0283100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.028386, 38.667622)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Accokeek and Hanover. The current time is 05:41:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.