How far is Hanover, MD from Kettering, MD?
The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Kettering, MD is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Kettering.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive
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Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
125 m · 6 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
56 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 295 South: Washington
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
14.8 mi · 20 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
1447 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
1203 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Landover Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Landover Road
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Continue on Largo Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Largo Road
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Continue on Largo Road
50 m · 11 sec · Largo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Largo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Kettering.
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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
14.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Kettering?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Hanover and 13.4 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Hanover and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near South Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.17 km).
#1 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kettering
Kettering is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8845600, -76.8146900 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kettering (-76.81469, 38.88456)
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 23m |
| 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 | $3.96 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
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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