How far is Glenn Dale, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Glenn Dale, MD to Hanover, MD is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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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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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenn Dale and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenn Dale and Hanover.
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Start on the route
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Lanham Severn Road
605 ft · 22 sec · Lanham Severn Road
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Turn left onto Greenbelt Road
1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Road
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Turn right onto Good Luck Road
2091 ft · 44 sec · Good Luck Road
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Continue on Soil Conservation Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Soil Conservation Road
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Continue on Soil Conservation Service Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Soil Conservation Service Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Powder Mill Road
942 ft · 24 sec · Powder Mill Road
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Take the ramp right toward Baltimore, Baltimore Washington International Airport
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
2325 ft · 36 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive
1528 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
1.1 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 Glenn Dale 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
11.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenn Dale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenn Dale to Hanover?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Glenn Dale and 9.7 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenn Dale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland City
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 Maryland City.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenn Dale and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.29 km).
#1 Glenn Dale
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 13,466 |
| Coordinates | 38.9876100, -76.8205300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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