How far is Hanover, MD from Potomac, MD?
The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Potomac, MD is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Potomac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Potomac.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
1420 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda, College Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Silver Spring, Bethesda
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
1.3 km · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 187: Rockville, Bethesda
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 187 North: Old Georgetown Road, Rockville
137 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Georgetown Road
3019 ft · 1 min · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Democracy Boulevard
4.4 mi · 8 min · Democracy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Falls Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Falls Road
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover and Potomac.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hanover and Rain Showers Likely near Potomac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Potomac?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Hanover and 17.8 miles from Potomac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hanover and Rain Showers Likely near Potomac.
Stop Ideas Near Calverton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Potomac. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.1 km).
#1 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 44,965 |
| Coordinates | 39.0181700, -77.2085900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potomac (-77.20859, 39.01817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
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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