How far is Pikesville, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from Pikesville, MD to Hanover, MD is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pikesville and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikesville and Hanover.
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Start on the route
125 m · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Sudbrook Lane
54 m · 10 sec · East Sudbrook Lane
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Turn right onto Reisterstown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Reisterstown Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South
1981 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
10.1 mi · 14 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 Pikesville 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
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Cloudy leaving Pikesville and Cloudy near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pikesville to Hanover?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Pikesville and 8.5 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Pikesville and Cloudy near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Catonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catonsville.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pikesville and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.17 km).
#1 Pikesville
Location in Maryland
| Population | 30,764 |
| Coordinates | 39.3742700, -76.7224700 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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