How far is Hanover, MD from Clinton, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Clinton, MD is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
35.58 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31 mi
49.89 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 mi
Kilometers
49.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.58 mi
Kilometers
57.26 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Tue, Apr 21, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Tue, Apr 21, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-21T14:43
Arrive Clinton
Tue, Apr 21, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
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

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
Greenbelt
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Hanover
17.8 mi
00h 27m
To Clinton
17.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125 m · 6 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 295 South: Washington

    3093 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base

    1447 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Branch Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road

    952 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Branch Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Branch Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Piscataway Road

    21 m · 7 sec · Piscataway Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
14.8 mi · 42%
Capital Beltway
12.4 mi · 35%
MD 337 South
2.21 mi · 6%
Old Branch Avenue
1.71 mi · 5%
Coca Cola Drive
1.18 mi · 3%
Branch Avenue
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

14.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 27m from Hanover
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanover and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Hanover and 17.8 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanover and Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.5 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 Greenbelt.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 31 mi (49.89 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clinton

Clinton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7651100, -76.8983100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Clinton (-76.89831, 38.76511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Clinton. The current time is 14:43:42.

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.