How far is Hanover, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
49.13 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40 mi
64.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40 mi
Kilometers
64.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.13 mi
Kilometers
79.07 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballenger Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-15T10:26
Arrive Ballenger Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Hanover
24.5 mi
00h 31m
To Ballenger Creek
24.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Ballenger Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Ballenger Creek.

  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

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North

    1913 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

    758 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monocacy Boulevard

    2062 ft · 58 sec · Monocacy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on New Design Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · New Design Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Robin Drive

    2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Canada Goose Court

    54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Ballenger Creek.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
32.9 mi · 67%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7.1 mi · 14%
Columbia Pike
2.97 mi · 6%
New Design Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Coca Cola Drive
1.07 mi · 2%
Robin Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 31m from Hanover
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hanover and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Ballenger Creek?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Hanover and 24.6 miles from Ballenger Creek.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sykesville, 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 Sykesville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.38 km).

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#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Ballenger Creek

#2 Ballenger Creek

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population18,274
Coordinates39.3726000, -77.4352600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $7.07
Round trip
$14.14
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.07 $14.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.96 $15.91
Premium $4.95 $8.57 $17.14
Diesel $5.98 $10.35 $20.69

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Ballenger Creek. The current time is 10:26:10.

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.