How far is Hillcrest Heights, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Hillcrest Heights, MD to Hanover, MD is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.99 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.9 mi
44.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.9 mi
Kilometers
44.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Hillcrest Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillcrest Heights
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillcrest Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Greenbelt
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Hillcrest Heights
15.7 mi
00h 24m
To Hanover
20.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest Heights and Hanover.

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Parkway

    31 m · 8 sec · 23rd Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Iverson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Iverson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Branch Avenue

    1679 ft · 54 sec · Branch Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

    2003 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

    111 m · 22 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

    877 ft · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1622 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    2325 ft · 36 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    1528 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.8 mi · 58%
Branch Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.22 mi · 3%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.11 mi · 3%
Coca Cola Drive
1.11 mi · 3%
Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

20.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 24m from Hillcrest Heights
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillcrest Heights and Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillcrest Heights to Hanover?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Hillcrest Heights and 20.3 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:52 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 Sunny around Hillcrest Heights and Sunny near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest Heights and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 27.9 mi (44.9 km).

Hillcrest Heights

#1 Hillcrest Heights

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population16,469
Coordinates38.8328900, -76.9594200
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: 23rd Parkway (-76.959514, 38.832813)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

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
4.81 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillcrest Heights and Hanover. The current time is 01:57:32.

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.