How far is Hanover, MD from Cambridge, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
75.27 mi
01h 50m
Flight
55.66 mi
89.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.66 mi
Kilometers
89.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.27 mi
Kilometers
121.14 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-15T08:46
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Hanover
37.7 mi
00h 55m
To Cambridge
37.7 mi
00h 55m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    33.6 mi · 48 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Race Street

    935 ft · 25 sec · Race Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
33.8 mi · 45%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 25%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
9.99 mi · 13%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 8%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 3%
Coca Cola Drive
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

33.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
00h 55m from Hanover
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hanover and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Hanover and 37.7 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 55.66 mi (89.57 km).

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#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 Cambridge. The current time is 08:46:00.

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.