How far is Ferndale, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Ferndale, MD to Hanover, MD is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.23 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.54 mi
7.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.54 mi
Kilometers
7.31 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.23 mi
Kilometers
10.03 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Ferndale
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Hanover
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Elkridge
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Ferndale
3.1 mi
00h 07m
To Hanover
3.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferndale Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Ferndale Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aviation Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Aviation Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stoney Run Road

    1104 ft · 27 sec · Stoney Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Stoney Run Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Stoney Run Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1289 ft · 39 sec · Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aviation Boulevard
2.92 mi · 47%
Stoney Run Road
1.22 mi · 20%
Hanover Road
1.1 mi · 18%
Ferndale Road
0.73 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
0.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Aviation Boulevard

Turn right onto Aviation Boulevard

2.92 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 07m from Ferndale
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ferndale and Cloudy near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Ferndale and 3.1 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ferndale and Cloudy near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 4.54 mi (7.31 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,746
Coordinates39.1831600, -76.6402400
Altitude24
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: Ferndale Road (-76.640246, 39.183111)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.83 L · about $0.90
Round trip
$1.80
0.44 gal · 1.66 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.90 $1.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.01 $2.02
Premium $4.95 $1.09 $2.18
Diesel $5.98 $1.32 $2.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferndale and Hanover. The current time is 21:12:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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