How far is Hanover, MD from Calverton, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Calverton, MD is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
18.83 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.7 mi
23.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.83 mi
Kilometers
30.31 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calverton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-15T08:36
Arrive Calverton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
North Laurel
MD

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

From Hanover
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Calverton
9.4 mi
00h 13m

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
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Calverton.

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Briggs Chaney Road

    2323 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Briggs Chaney Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Briggs Chaney Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dunnington Road

    2292 ft · 2 min · Dunnington Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunnington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
11.4 mi · 61%
Briggs Chaney Road
1.57 mi · 8%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 8%
Coca Cola Drive
1.07 mi · 6%
Intercounty Connector
1.05 mi · 6%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 5%
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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 13m from Hanover
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hanover and Partly Cloudy near Calverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Calverton?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Hanover and 9.4 miles from Calverton.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Partly Cloudy near Calverton.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.7 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Calverton. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.66 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Calverton

#2 Calverton

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population17,724
Coordinates39.0576100, -76.9358100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Calverton (-76.93581, 39.05761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 Calverton. The current time is 08:36:43.

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.