How far is Hancock, MD from Stanley, MD?
The driving distance from Hancock, MD to Stanley, MD is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hancock and Stanley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and Stanley.
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Start on Taney Alley
7 m · 3 sec · Taney Alley
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Route 40
1531 ft · 42 sec · Old Route 40
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Continue on Tollgate Ridge Road
2082 ft · 1 min · Tollgate Ridge Road
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Continue on Tollgate Ridge Road
1824 ft · 50 sec · Tollgate Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tollgate Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hancock and Stanley.
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.
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.77 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hancock and Scattered Rain Showers near Stanley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hancock to Stanley?
The road trip is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Hancock and 0.9 miles from Stanley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Hancock and Scattered Rain Showers near Stanley.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring
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 Clear Spring.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 1.6 mi (2.58 km).
#1 Hancock
Town in Maryland
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 39.6989800, -78.1797300 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stanley
Stanley is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6967600, -78.1497300 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanley (-78.14973, 39.69676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.25 | $0.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.28 | $0.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.30 | $0.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
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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