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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in 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 Hillcrest Heights and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillcrest Heights and Hanover.
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Start on 23rd Parkway
31 m · 8 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Turn right onto Iverson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Iverson Street
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1679 ft · 54 sec · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
2003 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
111 m · 22 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
877 ft · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
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Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
2038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.8 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
2325 ft · 36 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive
1528 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive
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Continue on Hi Tech Drive
1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive
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Continue on Hi Tech Drive
51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road
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Turn sharp right
21 m · 5 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 Hillcrest Heights and Hanover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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 Greenbelt.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillcrest Heights and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 27.9 mi (44.9 km).
#1 Hillcrest Heights
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 16,469 |
| Coordinates | 38.8328900, -76.9594200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1928900, -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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