How far is South Gate, MD from Hanover, MD?
The driving distance from South Gate, MD to Hanover, MD is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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.
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Gate and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Gate and Hanover.
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Start on Nolfield Drive
1448 ft · 2 min · Nolfield Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Phirne Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Phirne Road
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Turn left onto Crain Highway South
2688 ft · 1 min · Crain Highway South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1853 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive
1528 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive
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Continue on Hi Tech Drive
1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive
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Continue on Hi Tech Drive
51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
583 ft · 30 sec · 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 South Gate 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.
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
5.4 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.
Sunny leaving South Gate and Mostly Clear near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Gate to Hanover?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Severn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from South Gate and 5.5 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Gate and Mostly Clear near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Severn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severn.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Gate and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 6.87 mi (11.06 km).
#1 South Gate
South Gate is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1290000, -76.6258000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
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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