How far is Baltimore, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Hanover, MD is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Hanover.
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Start on East Fayette Street
149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street
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Continue on Light Street
1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street
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Turn right onto East Conway Street
1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street
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Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
977 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 East: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
2228 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.1 km · 48 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge
2398 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane
1157 ft · 42 sec · Bonnie View Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
584 ft · 22 sec · Old Washington Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Hanover.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
5.03 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Baltimore and Partly Cloudy near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Hanover?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Baltimore and 5.8 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Partly Cloudy near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Arbutus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbutus.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.51 km).
#1 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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