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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
5.4 mi · 7 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Parole
539 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 450 East: Annapolis, Riva Road, Parole
61 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
3194 ft · 1 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Hicks Avenue
810 ft · 36 sec · Hicks Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Parole. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 km).
#1 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parole
Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states
| Population | 15,922 |
| Coordinates | 38.9795600, -76.5305200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parole (-76.53052, 38.97956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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