Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hancock, MD
RDNE Stock project
El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD
Andras Stefuca
Hancock, MD to El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD is 31.2 miles and takes about 38m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, making it a convenient local drive. Given its brief duration, this route is best suited for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for whatever your destination holds. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect a straightforward journey with minimal navigational complexity.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway) | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| National Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Crossfield Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Taney Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,393 veh/hr typical · worst 2,133
Quietest
1 AM
~166 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock, MD and El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD.
Start on Taney Alley
Turn right onto MD 144
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 40
Turn right onto Crossfield Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto MD 144 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward US 40 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Crossfield Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| premium | $5.24 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hancock on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in El Rancho Mobile Home Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route features a turn-heavy local drive profile, with a highway share of 11%. While a significant portion of your travel will be on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway (I 70, US 40), the longest uninterrupted stretch is 24.5 miles. Expect to navigate through a mix of highway and local road segments. The character of the drive shifts from more open highway travel to navigating through local streets as you approach your destination.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 144 / West Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hancock, MD to El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD is easy. At 38m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 144 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
335 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
592 ft
~13.4 mi in
Elevation Range
167 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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