How far is Essex, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Hanover, MD is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Hanover.
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Start on the route
109 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn slight right onto MD 151 North: North Point Boulevard, Baltimore
1721 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard
2719 ft · 53 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kane Street
965 ft · 35 sec · Kane Street
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Continue on East Lombard Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lombard Street
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Turn left onto Ponca Street
604 ft · 28 sec · Ponca Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 895 Toll South
1378 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Washington Boulevard
2934 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane
1157 ft · 42 sec · Bonnie View Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
584 ft · 22 sec · Old Washington Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
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Turn left
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 Essex 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.
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
4.32 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex 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 Essex to Hanover?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Essex and 10.3 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Essex and Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
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 Rosemont.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.06 km).
#1 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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