How far is Elkton, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Elkton, MD to Hanover, MD is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
63.72 mi
01h 12m
Flight
55.5 mi
89.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.5 mi
Kilometers
89.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.72 mi
Kilometers
102.54 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Oct 15, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Elkton
Fri, Oct 16, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkton
2026-10-15T22:38
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Oct 15, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkton
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
Joppatowne
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, USA

From Elkton
31.8 mi
00h 36m
To Hanover
31.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    31 m · 8 sec · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1737 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    787 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pulaski Highway

    5.1 mi · 9 min · West Pulaski Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Pulaski Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North East Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    885 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3195 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    31.2 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  18. 18

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Washington Boulevard

    2934 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane

    1157 ft · 42 sec · Bonnie View Lane

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

    584 ft · 22 sec · Old Washington Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 49%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
10.3 mi · 16%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 12%
West Pulaski Highway
5.08 mi · 8%
North East Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

31.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joppatowne
00h 36m from Elkton
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Elkton and Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elkton to Hanover?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Elkton and 31.9 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Elkton and Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

17 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

56 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkton and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 55.5 mi (89.32 km).

Elkton

#1 Elkton

Town in northeast Maryland, United States

Population15,665
Coordinates39.6067800, -75.8332700
Altitude8
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: North Bridge Street (-75.833268, 39.606781)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.84 $10.89 $21.79
Premium $5.15 $11.58 $23.16
Diesel $6.36 $14.31 $28.63

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkton and Hanover. The current time is 22:38:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.