How far is Cambridge, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MD to Hanover, MD is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.47 mi
01h 30m
Flight
55.66 mi
89.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.66 mi
Kilometers
89.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.47 mi
Kilometers
121.46 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-15T10:56
Arrive Hanover
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Cambridge
37.6 mi
00h 45m
To Hanover
37.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Race Street

    935 ft · 29 sec · Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunburst Highway

    2950 ft · 1 min · Sunburst Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Senator Malkus Junior Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Malkus Junior Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocean Gateway

    50.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ocean Gateway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    1528 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
50.6 mi · 67%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
10 mi · 13%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 11%
Senator Malkus Junior Bridge
1.64 mi · 2%
Arundel Expressway
1.15 mi · 2%
Coca Cola Drive
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Continue on Ocean Gateway

50.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
00h 45m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Hanover?

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Cambridge and 37.8 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Partly Cloudy near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grasonville, 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 Grasonville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 55.66 mi (89.57 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
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: Race Street (-76.078586, 38.56314)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.87 $21.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.23 $24.47
Premium $4.95 $13.18 $26.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.91 $31.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Hanover. The current time is 10:56:19.

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.