How far is Aspen Hill, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Aspen Hill, MD to Hanover, MD is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.36 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.27 mi
32.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.27 mi
Kilometers
32.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.36 mi
Kilometers
45.64 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Aspen Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aspen Hill
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aspen Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Aspen Hill
13.4 mi
00h 17m
To Hanover
14.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aspen Hill and Hanover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1944 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connecticut Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bel Pre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bel Pre Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Layhill Road

    3041 ft · 1 min · Layhill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    8 mi · 10 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1 km · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    637 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive

    63 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 198 West
9.71 mi · 34%
Intercounty Connector
8 mi · 28%
MD 100 East
2.12 mi · 7%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 5%
Bel Pre Road
1.39 mi · 5%
Coca Cola Drive
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MD 198 West

Merge slight left

8.42 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 17m from Aspen Hill
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aspen Hill and Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aspen Hill to Hanover?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Aspen Hill and 14.9 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aspen Hill and Sunny near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.3 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
City of Bowie
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.6 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aspen Hill and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 20.27 mi (32.62 km).

Aspen Hill

#1 Aspen Hill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
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: (-77.072999, 39.079525)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aspen Hill and Hanover. The current time is 03:22:08.

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.