How far is Hanover, MD from Hunt Valley, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Hunt Valley, MD is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
28 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.67 mi
34.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.67 mi
Kilometers
34.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28 mi
Kilometers
45.06 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunt Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Fri, Oct 16, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-10-16T11:18
Arrive Hunt Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Pikesville
MD

Location in Maryland

From Hanover
14 mi
00h 23m
To Hunt Valley
14 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Hunt Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hanover Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Timonium Road

    1921 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto York Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · York Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ashland Road

    2275 ft · 47 sec · Ashland Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Paper Mill Road

    1461 ft · 35 sec · Paper Mill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hunters Run Drive

    570 ft · 25 sec · Hunters Run Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hunters Run Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
15.8 mi · 56%
York Road
3.7 mi · 13%
Southwestern Boulevard
2.06 mi · 7%
I 83 North
1.39 mi · 5%
Washington Boulevard
1.33 mi · 5%
Hanover Road
1.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

15.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pikesville
00h 23m from Hanover
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Hanover and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hunt Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Hunt Valley?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Pikesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Hanover and 14 miles from Hunt Valley.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hanover and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hunt Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Pikesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

48 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

49 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Hunt Valley. Straight-line distance: 21.67 mi (34.87 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 Hunt Valley

Hunt Valley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4998300, -76.6410800
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Hunt Valley (-76.64108, 39.49983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.31
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $4.15 $8.31
Mid-grade $4.81 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $5.12 $5.06 $10.13
Diesel $6.35 $6.28 $12.57

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Hunt Valley. The current time is 11:18:36.

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.