How far is Severn, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Severn, MD to Hanover, MD is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
6.03 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.1 mi
6.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.1 mi
Kilometers
6.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.03 mi
Kilometers
9.71 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Wed, May 13, 5:50 PM EDT
Return by in Severn
Wed, May 13, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severn
2026-05-13T17:37
Arrive Hanover
Wed, May 13, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Severn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Severn
3 mi
00h 06m
To Hanover
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Severn Station Road

    1301 ft · 59 sec · Severn Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Severn Road

    2312 ft · 1 min · Severn Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Harmans Road

    1 km · 2 min · Harmans Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ridge Chapel Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ridge Chapel Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Teague Road

    625 ft · 18 sec · Teague Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    134 m · 9 sec · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Arundel Mills Boulevard

    2272 ft · 1 min · Arundel Mills Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    1528 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Severn 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
266.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.15 mi · 19%
Coca Cola Drive
1.11 mi · 18%
Ridge Chapel Road
0.79 mi · 13%
Harmans Road
0.65 mi · 11%
Severn Road
0.44 mi · 7%
Arundel Mills Boulevard
0.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

1.15 mi · 00h 02m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 06m from Severn
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Severn and Partly Cloudy near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Severn and 3 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Severn and Partly Cloudy near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severn and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 4.1 mi (6.6 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Severn

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population44,231
Coordinates39.1370500, -76.6983000
Altitude49
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: Severn Station Road (-76.698308, 39.13715)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.81 L · about $0.86
Round trip
$1.72
0.42 gal · 1.62 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.86 $1.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.97 $1.93
Premium $4.95 $1.04 $2.08
Diesel $5.98 $1.26 $2.51

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Severn and Hanover. The current time is 17:37:18.

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.