How far is Crofton, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Crofton, MD to Hanover, MD is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crofton and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crofton and Hanover.
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Start on Stratton Road
1581 ft · 1 min · Stratton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
1050 ft · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crofton Parkway
2862 ft · 2 min · Crofton Parkway
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Turn left onto Crawford Boulevard
1096 ft · 34 sec · Crawford Boulevard
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Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Robert Crain Highway
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive
1528 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive
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Continue on Hi Tech Drive
1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive
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Continue on Hi Tech Drive
51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road
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Turn sharp right
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 Crofton 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.
Robert Crain Highway
Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway
5.59 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crofton and Cloudy near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crofton to Hanover?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Crofton and 10.4 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Crofton and Cloudy near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 13.35 mi (21.48 km).
#1 Crofton
Census place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 27,348 |
| Coordinates | 39.0017800, -76.6874700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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