How far is Damascus, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Damascus, MD to Hanover, MD is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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 in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Hanover.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
646 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road
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Take the exit slight right
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
2796 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive
637 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
63 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive
1.2 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 Damascus 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.
Ridge Road
Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Damascus and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Hanover?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Damascus and 18.5 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.16 one way or $10.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Damascus and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
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 Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 26.51 mi (42.66 km).
#1 Damascus
Damascus is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2884400, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.97 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $8.20 | $16.41 |
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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