How far is Olney, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Hanover, MD is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.31 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.57 mi
29.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.57 mi
Kilometers
29.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.31 mi
Kilometers
39.12 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-10-15T22:40
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Olney
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Olney
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Hanover
12.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    1007 ft · 36 sec · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spartan Road

    1502 ft · 47 sec · Spartan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Olney Sandy Spring Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksville Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hall Shop Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Guilford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Lane

    991 ft · 24 sec · Cedar Lane

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 East: Annapolis

    1589 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    3221 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1 km · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    637 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive

    63 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
4.09 mi · 17%
Patuxent Freeway
3.79 mi · 16%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
2.9 mi · 12%
Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 12%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 10%
MD 100 East
2.12 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Patuxent Freeway

Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

3.79 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 18m from Olney
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Olney and Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Olney and 12.7 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Olney and Chance Rain Showers near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
City of College Park
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of College Park

College Park , MD
8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.5 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 18.57 mi (29.88 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hanover

Hanover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1928900, -76.7241400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney Sandy Spring Road (-77.066929, 39.153178)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.65
Round trip
$7.29
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $3.65 $7.29
Mid-grade $4.84 $4.16 $8.33
Premium $5.15 $4.43 $8.85
Diesel $6.36 $5.47 $10.94

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Hanover. The current time is 22:40:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.