How far is Germantown, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Germantown, MD to Hanover, MD is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and Hanover.
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Start on the route
3 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Liberty Mill Road
1592 ft · 1 min · Liberty Mill Road
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Turn left onto Dawson Farm Road
1777 ft · 59 sec · Dawson Farm Road
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Turn left onto Great Seneca Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Road
3201 ft · 56 sec · Middlebrook Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South
2027 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 370
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 370 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
16.3 mi · 21 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 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 Germantown 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.
Intercounty Connector
Continue on Intercounty Connector
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Germantown and Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to Hanover?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Colesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Germantown and 20.1 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Colesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colesville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.24 km).
#1 Germantown
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 86,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.1731600, -77.2716500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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
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