How far is Hancock, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Hancock, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.31 mi
01h 40m
Flight
88.22 mi
141.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.22 mi
Kilometers
141.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.31 mi
Kilometers
163.04 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Hancock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hancock
2026-04-23T01:02
Arrive Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hancock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Hancock
50.5 mi
00h 50m
To Baltimore
50.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hancock and Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and Baltimore.

  1. 1

    Start on Taney Alley

    7 m · 3 sec · Taney Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    544 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street North

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hancock and Baltimore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
84.2 mi · 83%
Baltimore Beltway
4.69 mi · 5%
I 95 North
3.58 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.93 mi · 2%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.65 mi · 2%
I 70
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
00h 50m from Hancock
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hancock and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hancock to Baltimore?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Hancock and 50.9 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hancock and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ballenger Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ballenger Creek.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.97 km).

Hancock

#1 Hancock

Town in Maryland

Population1,522
Coordinates39.6989800, -78.1797300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Taney Street South (-78.179774, 39.698986)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.17
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.59 $29.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.42 $32.84
Premium $4.95 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.98 $21.35 $42.70

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 Hancock and Baltimore. The current time is 01:02:47.

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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.