How far is Hanover, MD from College Park, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to College Park, MD is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
21.24 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.58 mi
29.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.58 mi
Kilometers
29.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.24 mi
Kilometers
34.19 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Thu, Oct 15, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-10-15T22:38
Arrive College Park
Thu, Oct 15, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Maryland City
MD

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Hanover
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To College Park
10.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and College Park.

  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

    14.1 mi · 19 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Greenbelt, NASA Goddard, U.S. Park Police

    1205 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southway

    824 ft · 32 sec · Southway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Greenbelt Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Greenbelt Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    2403 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Knox Road

    95 m · 15 sec · Knox Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
14.1 mi · 66%
Greenbelt Road
2.22 mi · 10%
Baltimore Avenue
1.29 mi · 6%
Coca Cola Drive
1.18 mi · 6%
MD 295 South
0.59 mi · 3%
MD 100 East
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland City
00h 18m from Hanover
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to College Park?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Hanover and 10.6 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland City

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

27 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

28 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and College Park. Straight-line distance: 18.58 mi (29.9 km).

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#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 College Park

Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population32,173
Coordinates38.9806700, -76.9369200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $3.18
Round trip
$6.36
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $3.18 $6.36
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $5.15 $3.86 $7.72
Diesel $6.36 $4.77 $9.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and College Park. The current time is 22:38:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.