Origin
Germantown, MD
Late night in Germantown on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Germantown, 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
57m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Germantown, MD
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Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
This 40.9-mile drive from Germantown, MD to Hanover, MD will take approximately 57 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Intercounty Connector and I-95 (Eisenhower Memorial Highway), with about 28% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this journey. Given its short duration and the fact that both locations are within the Northeast region of Maryland, this trip is easily manageable without an overnight stay. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Intercounty Connector | 16.3 mi | 20m |
| I 95 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| I 370 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| MD 100 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Great Seneca Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Middlebrook Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Intercounty Connector
— 16.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on this road
10 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
68 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn sharp left onto Liberty Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Mill Road
4
Turn left onto Dawson Farm Road
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Dawson Farm Road
5
Turn left onto MD 119
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Seneca Highway
6
Turn right onto Middlebrook Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Middlebrook Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 270 South
8
Merge onto I 270
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 370
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 370 East
11
Merge onto I 370
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 370
12
Continue on MD 200 Toll
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Intercounty Connector
Toward MD 200 Toll East
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
18
Merge onto I 95
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto MD 100
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
206 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
23
Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
25
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
26
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
27
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
4 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Germantown, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 370
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward I 370
8
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
7
37 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Coca-Cola Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Hanover, MD
Late night in Hanover on Sunday
Local time
3:42 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 drive offers a dynamic mix of road types, starting with a more turn-heavy local feel before transitioning to highway stretches. While 28% of the route is on highways like I-95, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.3 miles on the Intercounty Connector, suggesting a significant portion of the drive involves navigating local roads and intersections. You'll experience a varied driving experience, moving from quicker highway speeds to more deliberate maneuvering through local traffic.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Intercounty Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Germantown, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Burtonsville
25.3 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Intercounty Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hanover, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Monocacy National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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