How far is Ballenger Creek, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Ballenger Creek, MD to Hanover, MD is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
49.45 mi
00h 53m
Flight
40 mi
64.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40 mi
Kilometers
64.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.58 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Ballenger Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballenger Creek
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ballenger Creek
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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Ballenger Creek
24.4 mi
00h 26m
To Hanover
25.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW
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 Ballenger Creek and Hanover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballenger Creek and Hanover.

  1. 1

    Start on Canada Goose Court

    54 m · 10 sec · Canada Goose Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robin Drive

    3085 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Design Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Design Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Corporate Drive

    1557 ft · 47 sec · Corporate Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crestwood Boulevard

    2153 ft · 47 sec · Crestwood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Buckeystown Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  13. 13

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

    2796 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    637 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

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

    63 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballenger Creek 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 56%
MD 100 East
7.55 mi · 15%
Baltimore
4.6 mi · 9%
Columbia Pike
2.33 mi · 5%
Buckeystown Pike
1.86 mi · 4%
Coca Cola Drive
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

21 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 26m from Ballenger Creek
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek to Hanover?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Ballenger Creek and 25.1 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ballenger Creek and Rain Showers near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sykesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballenger Creek and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.38 km).

Ballenger Creek

#1 Ballenger Creek

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population18,274
Coordinates39.3726000, -77.4352600
Altitude92
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: Canada Goose Court (-77.43517, 39.372785)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 Ballenger Creek and Hanover. The current time is 06:28:34.

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.