How far is Hanover, MD from Parole, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Parole, MD is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.18 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.03 mi
29.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.03 mi
Kilometers
29.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.18 mi
Kilometers
38.92 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parole
Fri, Apr 24, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Fri, Apr 24, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-24T02:12
Arrive Parole
Fri, Apr 24, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Hanover
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Parole
12.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
72°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Parole.

  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

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    2889 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · John Hanson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Parole

    539 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 450 East: Annapolis, Riva Road, Parole

    61 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Street

    3194 ft · 1 min · West Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hicks Avenue

    810 ft · 36 sec · Hicks Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hicks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 32%
I 97 South
5.71 mi · 24%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
5.38 mi · 22%
US 50 East
1.22 mi · 5%
Coca Cola Drive
1.18 mi · 5%
John Hanson Highway
0.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bay Bridge

Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

7.79 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 17m from Hanover
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hanover and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parole.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Parole?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Hanover and 12.1 miles from Parole.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hanover and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parole.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Parole. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 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 Parole

Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states

Population15,922
Coordinates38.9795600, -76.5305200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Parole (-76.53052, 38.97956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Parole. The current time is 02:12:16.

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.