How far is Suitland, MD from Hanover, MD?

The driving distance from Suitland, MD to Hanover, MD is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.93 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.09 mi
41.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.09 mi
Kilometers
41.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.93 mi
Kilometers
52.99 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Wed, Nov 11, 3:03 AM EST
Return by in Suitland
Wed, Nov 11, 3:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suitland
2026-11-11T02:17
Arrive Hanover
Wed, Nov 11, 3:03 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suitland
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Greenbelt
MD

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

From Suitland
15.4 mi
00h 22m
To Hanover
17.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Suitland Road

    65 m · 11 sec · Suitland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Silver Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Silver Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Walker Mill Road

    2932 ft · 51 sec · Walker Mill Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Addison Road South

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Addison Road South

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    1430 ft · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue

    108 m · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North

    115 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    1510 ft · 26 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1622 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive

    1528 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Coca Cola Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    1689 ft · 47 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Hi Tech Drive

    51 m · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    583 ft · 30 sec · Hanover Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suitland 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.8 mi · 63%
Addison Road South
2.27 mi · 7%
Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.74 mi · 5%
Silver Hill Road
1.71 mi · 5%
Coca Cola Drive
1.11 mi · 3%
Walker Mill Road
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

20.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 22m from Suitland
Leave By
4:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Suitland and Partly Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Suitland and 17.5 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Suitland and Partly Sunny near Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12 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 10.9 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 13.6 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 4.4 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 Greenbelt.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suitland and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 26.09 mi (41.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Suitland

Suitland is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8487200, -76.9238600
Altitude87
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: (-76.923805, 38.848698)
End: (-76.724133, 39.192774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.09
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $4.54 $9.09
Mid-grade $4.53 $5.25 $10.50
Premium $4.87 $5.65 $11.29
Diesel $6.27 $7.27 $14.55

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Suitland and Hanover. The current time is 02:17:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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