How far is Countryside, MD from Hancock, MD?
The driving distance from Countryside, MD to Hancock, MD is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Countryside and Hancock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Countryside and Hancock.
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Start on Alpine Drive
922 ft · 43 sec · Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto Maugansville Road
1528 ft · 43 sec · Maugansville Road
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Turn left onto Maugans Avenue
3268 ft · 1 min · Maugans Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Hancock, Cumberland
2310 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.3 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 144: Hancock
2164 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Taney Alley
7 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Countryside and Hancock.
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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Countryside and Scattered Rain Showers near Hancock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Countryside to Hancock?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Countryside and 15.8 miles from Hancock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Countryside and Scattered Rain Showers near Hancock.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring
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 Clear Spring.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Countryside and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 22.95 mi (36.93 km).
#1 Countryside
Countryside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6973200, -77.7480500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hancock
Town in Maryland
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 39.6989800, -78.1797300 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taney Street South (-78.179774, 39.698986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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