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Trip from Gwynn Oak, 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

27m

Distance

13.3 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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

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Downtown Gwynn Oak, MD, MD

Gwynn Oak, MD

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

Hanover, MD

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Trip Overview

Gwynn Oak to Hanover is 13.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Baltimore Beltway and Washington Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and a local feel, rather than an open highway experience. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick commute or an easy segment of a larger trip without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore Beltway 3 mi 4m
Washington Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Southwestern Boulevard 1.7 mi 2m
Ingleside Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
West Forest Park Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Hanover Road 1 mi 3m
Hillsdale Road 0.9 mi 2m
Baltimore National Pike 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore Beltway — 3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

60 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

178 ft · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue
3

Turn left onto Hillsdale Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hillsdale Road
4

Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Forest Park Avenue
5

Continue on Ingleside Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Turn right onto US 40

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Baltimore National Pike
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 695

3.0 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 12A Toward US 1: Arbutus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto US 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwestern Boulevard
12

Turn straight onto US 1

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard
13

Continue on US 1

1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Bonnie View Lane
15

At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Old Washington Road
16

Turn left onto Hanover Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
17

Turn left

68 ft · 4 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — 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 | Haddon Avenue

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
4.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
7
7.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Arbutus

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12A Toward US 1: Arbutus
8
8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard
6
12.1 mi into trip | ~23m 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

$2.20 one way

$4.41 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.41 $4.83
premium $4.93 $2.58 $5.16
diesel $5.61 $2.94 $5.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Gwynn Oak, MD

Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

27m 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 by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a 0% highway share. While you'll briefly use the Baltimore Beltway for a stretch of up to 3 miles, much of the journey will be on local roads like Washington Boulevard and Southwestern Boulevard. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through built-up areas. The drive progresses through varied urban and suburban landscapes, requiring your attention for navigation and traffic.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Baltimore Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 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 27m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Baltimore Beltway. 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: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 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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