How far is Rosaryville, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Rosaryville, MD to Hanover, MD is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.32 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.48 mi
49.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.32 mi
Kilometers
63.28 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Rosaryville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosaryville
2026-04-19T08:23
Arrive Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosaryville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Carrollton
MD

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Rosaryville
19 mi
00h 26m
To Hanover
20.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crain Highway

    1726 ft · 34 sec · Crain Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Crain Highway

    1931 ft · 42 sec · Crain Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rosaryville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rosaryville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodyard Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Woodyard Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Melwood Road

    125 m · 10 sec · Melwood Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Melwood Road

    100 m · 17 sec · Melwood Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward MD 4 North

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2160 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    15 mi · 21 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1622 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    2325 ft · 36 sec · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    1528 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.1 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 Rosaryville 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
15 mi · 38%
Capital Beltway
10.7 mi · 27%
Rosaryville Road
2.72 mi · 7%
Pennsylvania Avenue
2.52 mi · 6%
Woodyard Road
2.41 mi · 6%
Coca Cola Drive
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

15 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carrollton
00h 26m from Rosaryville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rosaryville and Rain Showers near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Rosaryville and 20.3 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rosaryville and Rain Showers near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton

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 New Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3.4 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 New Carrollton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

2 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

14 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosaryville and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.05 km).

Rosaryville

#1 Rosaryville

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population10,697
Coordinates38.7567800, -76.8096900
Altitude68
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: US 301 (-76.809915, 38.75686)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosaryville and Hanover. The current time is 08:23:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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