How far is Beltsville, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Beltsville, MD to Hanover, MD is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
17.62 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.69 mi
23.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.36 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Beltsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beltsville
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beltsville
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
North Laurel
MD

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

From Beltsville
9.5 mi
00h 12m
To Hanover
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 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 Beltsville and Hanover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Powder Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Powder Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Powder Mill Road

    911 ft · 27 sec · Powder Mill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.2 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

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

    1 km · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    637 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

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

    63 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beltsville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
13.4 mi · 76%
MD 100 East
2.12 mi · 12%
Powder Mill Road
1.74 mi · 10%
Coca Cola Drive
1.22 mi · 7%
Hi Tech Drive
0.35 mi · 2%
Coca-Cola Drive
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 12m from Beltsville
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Beltsville 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 Beltsville to Hanover?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Beltsville and 8.1 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.2 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beltsville and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).

Beltsville

#1 Beltsville

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

Population16,772
Coordinates39.0348300, -76.9074700
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Powder Mill Road (-76.907439, 39.034851)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 Beltsville and Hanover. The current time is 04:23:30.

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.