How far is Parole, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Parole, MD to Hanover, MD is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parole and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parole and Hanover.
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Start on Hicks Avenue
810 ft · 41 sec · Hicks Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
966 ft · 15 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 170: Odenton, Severn
2195 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 170 North: Telegraph Road, Severn
156 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Aviation Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Aviation Boulevard
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Turn right onto Stoney Run Road
1104 ft · 27 sec · Stoney Run Road
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Continue on Stoney Run Road
1 mi · 2 min · Stoney Run Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1289 ft · 39 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Parole 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.
I 97 North
Continue straight
6 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parole and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parole to Hanover?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Parole and 14 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parole and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Odenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odenton.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parole and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 km).
#1 Parole
Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states
| Population | 15,922 |
| Coordinates | 38.9795600, -76.5305200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
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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