How far is Mays Chapel, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Mays Chapel, MD to Hanover, MD is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mays Chapel and Hanover.
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Start on Marburg Manor Drive
79 m · 12 sec · Marburg Manor Drive
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Continue on Marburg Manor Drive
2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thornton Road
764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road
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Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue
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Turn left onto Falls Road
2880 ft · 1 min · Falls Road
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Continue on Jones Falls Expressway
2304 ft · 36 sec · Jones Falls Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Pikesville
2320 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
14.4 mi · 20 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Arbutus
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1: Southwestern Boulevard
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwestern Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard
1956 ft · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane
1157 ft · 42 sec · Bonnie View Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
584 ft · 22 sec · Old Washington Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
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Turn left
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 Mays Chapel and Hanover.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mays Chapel to Hanover?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Mays Chapel and 11.6 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lochearn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
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New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mays Chapel and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.48 km).
#1 Mays Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 11,420 |
| Coordinates | 39.4331600, -76.6494100 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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