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Trip from Hancock, MD to El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD

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

Drive Time

38m

Distance

31.2 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Hancock, MD

RDNE Stock project

Downtown El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD, MD

El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD

Andras Stefuca

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 24.5 mi, about 26m

Traffic on I-70

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,379 veh/hr typical · worst 2,232

Quietest

1 AM

~165 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hancock, MD and El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD.

1

Start on Taney Alley

23 ft · 3 sec · Taney Alley
2

Turn right onto MD 144

1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
4

Merge onto I 70; US 40

2.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5

Continue on I 70; US 40

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
6

Continue on I 70

22 mi · 23 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 32A Toward US 40 East Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn straight onto US 40

0.7 mi · 1 min · National Pike
9

Turn right onto Crossfield Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Crossfield Road
10

Turn left

328 ft · 14 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 144 / West Main Street

Turn right onto MD 144 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

7
29.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 40 East

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 32A Toward US 40 East
3
30.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | Crossfield Road

Turn right onto Crossfield Road

Navigation decision point

3
31.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.49 one way

$10.98 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.89 $6.00 $12.01
premium $5.23 $6.42 $12.84
diesel $6.18 $7.59 $15.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026

Origin

Hancock, MD

Afternoon in Hancock on Monday

Local time

4:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

30°F

Widespread Frost

W 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 10:05PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 9:50PM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

El Rancho Mobile Home Park, MD

Afternoon in El Rancho Mobile Home Park on Monday

Local time

4:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Areas Of Frost

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 10:05PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 9:50PM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

38m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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.

Driving Effort 2/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

592 ft 425 ft

Total Climb

335 ft

Total Descent

242 ft

Highest Point

592 ft

~13.4 mi in

Elevation Range

167 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hancock, MD

Full guide →

Founded 1853

Hancock is a town in Maryland.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 / 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.

Yes — Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Monocacy National Battlefield. 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 El Rancho Mobile Home Park, 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, 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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