How far is Hanover, MD from Rosaryville, MD?

The driving distance from Hanover, MD to Rosaryville, MD is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
35.88 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.48 mi
49.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.88 mi
Kilometers
57.75 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-19T09:42
Arrive Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Hanover
18 mi
00h 28m
To Rosaryville
18 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    1289 ft · 42 sec · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stoney Run Road

    2047 ft · 56 sec · Stoney Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stoney Run Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Stoney Run Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aviation Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aviation Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Telegraph Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto MD 32 East: Annapolis

    1355 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton

    849 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road

    3019 ft · 1 min · Burns Crossing Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Robert Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North West Crain Highway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · North West Crain Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Crain Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Crain Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Crain Highway

    63 m · 11 sec · Crain Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crain Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West Crain Highway
10.7 mi · 30%
Crain Highway
7.62 mi · 21%
Robert Crain Highway
5.59 mi · 16%
Telegraph Road
4.26 mi · 12%
Patuxent Freeway
1.54 mi · 4%
Annapolis Road
1.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North West Crain Highway

Continue on North West Crain Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 28m from Hanover
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hanover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosaryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Hanover and 18 miles from Rosaryville.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hanover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosaryville.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Rosaryville. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.05 km).

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#1 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Rosaryville

#2 Rosaryville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population10,697
Coordinates38.7567800, -76.8096900
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.72414, 39.19289)
End: Rosaryville (-76.80969, 38.75678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
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.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover and Rosaryville. The current time is 09:42:35.

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.