How far is Hanover, MD from Hillcrest Heights, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Hillcrest Heights, MD is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.29 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.9 mi
44.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.9 mi
Kilometers
44.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.29 mi
Kilometers
50.35 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillcrest Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Hillcrest Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
15.7 mi
00h 25m
To Hillcrest Heights
15.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Hillcrest Heights.

  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

    20.2 mi · 28 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Pennsylvania Avenue East

    712 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    1147 ft · 34 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    68 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 25th Street Southeast

    1685 ft · 48 sec · 25th Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Naylor Road Southeast

    2885 ft · 1 min · Naylor Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Marion Barry Avenue Southeast

    155 m · 12 sec · Marion Barry Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Naylor Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Naylor Road Southeast

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 23rd Parkway

    954 ft · 26 sec · 23rd Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Oxon Run Drive

    102 m · 11 sec · Oxon Run Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on 23rd Parkway

    116 m · 11 sec · 23rd Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on 23rd Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on 23rd Parkway

    78 m · 15 sec · 23rd Parkway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.2 mi · 65%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.19 mi · 7%
Anacostia Freeway
1.65 mi · 5%
Naylor Road Southeast
1.24 mi · 4%
23rd Parkway
1.22 mi · 4%
Coca Cola Drive
1.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

20.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 25m from Hanover
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanover and Sunny near Hillcrest Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Hillcrest Heights?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 15.7 miles from Hanover and 15.7 miles from Hillcrest Heights.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanover and Sunny near Hillcrest Heights.

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 11.4 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 10.4 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 12.9 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 4 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 Hillcrest Heights. Straight-line distance: 27.9 mi (44.9 km).

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#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Hillcrest Heights

#2 Hillcrest Heights

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population16,469
Coordinates38.8328900, -76.9594200
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Hillcrest Heights (-76.95942, 38.83289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Hillcrest Heights. The current time is 03:26:45.

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.