How far is Stanley, MD from Hancock, MD?
The driving distance from Stanley, MD to Hancock, MD is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 07m 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 03m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanley and Hancock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and Hancock.
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Start on Tollgate Ridge Road
1824 ft · 55 sec · Tollgate Ridge Road
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Continue on Tollgate Ridge Road
2082 ft · 57 sec · Tollgate Ridge Road
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Continue on Old Route 40
1454 ft · 40 sec · Old Route 40
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Turn straight
57 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Taney Alley
7 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Taney Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanley and Hancock.
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.
East Main Street
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.74 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Stanley and Scattered Rain Showers near Hancock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanley to Hancock?
The road trip is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?
Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Stanley and 0.9 miles from Hancock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Stanley and Scattered Rain Showers near Hancock.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring
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 Clear Spring.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Hancock. Straight-line distance: 1.6 mi (2.58 km).
#1 Stanley
Stanley is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6967600, -78.1497300 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hancock
Town in Maryland
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 39.6989800, -78.1797300 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taney Street South (-78.179774, 39.698986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.25 | $0.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.28 | $0.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.30 | $0.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
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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