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Trip from Catonsville, MD to Hanover, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

7.1 mi

11 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Catonsville, MD

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human settlement in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

Hanover, MD

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Trip Overview

Catonsville, MD to Hanover, MD is 7.1 miles and takes about 15m via MD 166, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive primarily within the Northeast region of Maryland. Expect a turn-heavy experience that's more about navigating local streets than covering long distances. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or as a connector between two points in the area, offering a straightforward journey without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MD 166 1.8 mi 2m
Washington Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
South Rolling Road 1.2 mi 2m
Hanover Road 1 mi 3m
Bloomsbury Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Bonnie View Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Old Washington Road 0.1 mi <1m
Frederick Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MD 166 — 1.8 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville, MD and Hanover, MD.

1

Start on this road

37 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MD 144

153 ft · 8 sec · Frederick Road
3

Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto MD 166

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Rolling Road
5

Continue on MD 166

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Rolling Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto MD 166

1.8 mi · 2 min · MD 166
Toward I 195 East Use the left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 3 Toward US 1: Elkridge Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto US 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Bonnie View Lane
10

At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Old Washington Road
11

Turn left onto Hanover Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
12

Turn left

68 ft · 4 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 144 / Frederick Road

Turn left onto MD 144 / Frederick Road

Navigation decision point

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | MD 166

Turn left onto MD 166 toward I 195 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 195 East
7
4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Elkridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward US 1: Elkridge
5
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 1 / Washington Boulevard

Turn right onto US 1 / Washington Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Old Washington Road

At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.18 one way

$2.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.29 $2.58
premium $4.93 $1.38 $2.75
diesel $5.61 $1.57 $3.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.75 $0.34
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Catonsville, MD

Late night in Catonsville on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hanover, MD

Late night in Hanover on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 26% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like MD 166, Washington Boulevard, and South Rolling Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.8 miles on MD 166. This suggests a driving experience punctuated by frequent turns and changes in road type, rather than a continuous highway cruise.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.8 mi on MD 166.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 144 / Frederick Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 144 / Frederick Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 1.8 miles on MD 166. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 144 / Frederick Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hanover, MD before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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