How far is Hanover, MD from Aspen Hill, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.76 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.27 mi
32.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.27 mi
Kilometers
32.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.76 mi
Kilometers
43.07 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aspen Hill
Tue, Apr 21, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Tue, Apr 21, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-21T16:21
Arrive Aspen Hill
Tue, Apr 21, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Hanover
13.4 mi
00h 19m
To Aspen Hill
13.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Aspen Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Aspen Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 25 sec · Hanover Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hi Tech Drive

    1855 ft · 56 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Coca Cola Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    752 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1420 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 182: Glenmont, Norwood

    1232 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Layhill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Layhill Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bel Pre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bel Pre Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connecticut Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1830 ft · 56 sec · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    73 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    22 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Aspen Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
11.4 mi · 43%
Intercounty Connector
7.52 mi · 28%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 6%
Bel Pre Road
1.38 mi · 5%
Coca Cola Drive
1.07 mi · 4%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 19m from Hanover
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanover and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Aspen Hill?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Hanover and 13.4 miles from Aspen Hill.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanover and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Aspen Hill. Straight-line distance: 20.27 mi (32.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Aspen Hill

#2 Aspen Hill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Aspen Hill (-77.07303, 39.07955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Aspen Hill. The current time is 16:21:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.