How far is Hanover, MD from California, MD?
The driving distance from Hanover, MD to California, MD is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and California.
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Start on the route
21 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
583 ft · 25 sec · Hanover Road
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Turn right onto Hi Tech Drive
1855 ft · 56 sec · Hi Tech Drive
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Continue on Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive
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Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
125 m · 6 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
56 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 295 South: Washington
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
14.8 mi · 20 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
1447 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Forestville Road
130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 337 South
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf
2410 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Crain Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
1536 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Turn left onto Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Continue on Three Notch Road
21.7 mi · 31 min · Three Notch Road
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Turn left onto Shady Mile Drive
1065 ft · 48 sec · Shady Mile Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Mile Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and California.
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.
Three Notch Road
Continue on Three Notch Road
21.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hanover and Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to California?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Brandywine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Hanover and 39.6 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Brandywine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
District of Columbia Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brandywine.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and California. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101 km).
#1 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
California is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3004000, -76.5074500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: California (-76.50745, 38.3004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
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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