How far is Hanover, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Essex, MD is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Frederick 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 Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Essex.
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Start on the route
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Road
1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Washington Road
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1877 ft · 42 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 895 Toll North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1743 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boston Street
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto O'Donnell Street Cutoff
159 m · 15 sec · O'Donnell Street Cutoff
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Turn left onto Interstate Avenue
555 ft · 31 sec · Interstate Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New York
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
1335 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
78 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Eastern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue
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Turn right
159 m · 38 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 Essex.
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.
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
4.46 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Essex?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Hanover and 8.9 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Rosemont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosemont.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Essex. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.06 km).
#1 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-76.47496, 39.30927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.24 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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