How far is Hanover, MD from Eldersburg, MD?
The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Eldersburg, MD is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Eldersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Eldersburg.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North
1913 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32: Clarksville, Sykesville
1802 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 North: Sykesville
717 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sykesville Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn right
75 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Eldersburg.
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.
Sykesville Road
Turn straight onto Sykesville Road
7.16 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy leaving Hanover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eldersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Eldersburg?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Hanover and 13.4 miles from Eldersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Hanover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eldersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Eldersburg. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.47 km).
#1 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eldersburg
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 30,531 |
| Coordinates | 39.4037100, -76.9502600 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldersburg (-76.95026, 39.40371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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