How far is Hanover, MD from Arbutus, MD?
The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Arbutus, MD is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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 12m.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Arbutus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Arbutus.
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Start on the route
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Road
1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Washington Road
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Linden Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Linden Avenue
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Continue on Linden Avenue
3185 ft · 2 min · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Shelbourne Road
23 m · 3 sec · Shelbourne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelbourne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Arbutus.
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.
Southwestern Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard
1.56 mi · 00h 03m
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 Cloudy leaving Hanover and Partly Cloudy near Arbutus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Arbutus?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Hanover and 2.7 miles from Arbutus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Partly Cloudy near Arbutus.
Stop Ideas Near Elkridge
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 Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Arbutus. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.17 km).
#1 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 20,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.2545500, -76.6999700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arbutus (-76.69997, 39.25455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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