How far is Glen Burnie, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Glen Burnie, MD to Hanover, MD is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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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.
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Burnie and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Burnie and Hanover.
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Start on 1st Avenue Southeast
124 m · 16 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Crain Highway South
119 m · 18 sec · Crain Highway South
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3005 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorsey Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Dorsey Road
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Turn right onto Aviation Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Aviation Boulevard
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Turn right onto Stoney Run Road
1104 ft · 27 sec · Stoney Run Road
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Continue on Stoney Run Road
1 mi · 2 min · Stoney Run Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1289 ft · 39 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Glen Burnie 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.
Dorsey Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorsey Road
3.45 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Glen Burnie and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Burnie to Hanover?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Glen Burnie and 4 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glen Burnie and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Burnie and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 5.72 mi (9.21 km).
#1 Glen Burnie
Census designated place in Maryland
| Population | 67,639 |
| Coordinates | 39.1626100, -76.6246900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
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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