How far is Hanover, MD from Bel Air, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Bel Air, MD is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
38.12 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.06 mi
49.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.06 mi
Kilometers
49.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.12 mi
Kilometers
61.35 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bel Air
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-15T08:45
Arrive Bel Air
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

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
Rossville
MD

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

From Hanover
19.1 mi
00h 27m
To Bel Air
19.1 mi
00h 27m

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
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Bel Air.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Bel Air.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hanover Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    1877 ft · 42 sec · Washington Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 895 Toll North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1743 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  7. 7

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood

    1781 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 24 North: Bel Air

    825 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marketplace Drive

    1326 ft · 38 sec · Marketplace Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Atwood Road

    1217 ft · 40 sec · South Atwood Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1707 ft · 51 sec · Baltimore Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Fulford Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    754 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Courtland Place

    33 m · 5 sec · Courtland Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courtland Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Bel Air.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
10.4 mi · 27%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 23%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
7.34 mi · 19%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.32 mi · 14%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 4%
Hanover Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

8.54 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rossville
00h 27m from Hanover
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hanover and Mostly Sunny near Bel Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Bel Air?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Hanover and 19.1 miles from Bel Air.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Mostly Sunny near Bel Air.

Stop Ideas Near Rossville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

33 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 31.06 mi (49.99 km).

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#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Bel Air

#2 Bel Air

Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population10,266
Coordinates39.5359400, -76.3482900
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Bel Air (-76.34829, 39.53594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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 Bel Air. The current time is 08:45:55.

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.