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Trip from Hanover, MD to Baltimore, MD

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

Drive Time

22m

Distance

11.3 mi

18 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

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

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

Hanover, MD

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Trip Overview

This quick 11.3-mile trip from Hanover, MD to Baltimore, MD takes about 22 minutes, making it an ideal day trip or even a quick commute. You'll primarily navigate via I-95 and Hanover Road, with a portion on Russell Street. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical option for getting between these two Northeast region locations. The drive offers a mixed terrain, suggesting a blend of highway speeds and more localized driving. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can easily complete this journey and return within a single day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 4.5 mi 5m
Hanover Road 1 mi 3m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Washington Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Old Washington Road 0.8 mi 2m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
Metropolitan Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
South Paca Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 4.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

68 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Hanover Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Old Washington Road
4

Turn right onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · Washington Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 195 West: Catonsville
6

Merge onto I 195

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 4A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
14

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
15

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
5
4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward Russell Street North

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward Russell Street North
5
10.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | West Baltimore Street

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
11.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | East Fayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.87 one way

$3.75 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.05 $4.10
premium $4.93 $2.19 $4.38
diesel $5.61 $2.49 $4.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Hanover, MD

Late night in Hanover on Sunday

Local time

3:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baltimore, MD

Late night in Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

3:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

18 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

22m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 40% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on I-95, providing a period of consistent highway travel. The route transitions between faster-paced interstate driving and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from steady cruising to more stop-and-go or turn-heavy segments.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.

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 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Hanover, MD to Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Russell Street North along the way.

Russell Street North

8.7 mi in | ~15m

About the Cities

Arriving in Baltimore, MD

Full guide →

“Bodymore, Murderland” · Founded 1729

Slices of American history are around every corner in Baltimore. Maryland's largest city is a gritty old seaport town that's perhaps most famous as the site of Fort McHenry, where, at the height of the War of 1812, the sight of a tattered but defiant American flag flying over the harbor, despite a furious British bombardment, inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that was later adapted into the U.S. national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner". Nowadays, Baltimore's nonstop nightlife, temperate climate, tradition of hospitality (they don't call this place "Charm City" for nothing), and cultural attractions — not to mention its prime location on the juncture of Chesapeake Bay — made it one of the major tourist destinations of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Top landmarks

  • • Johns Hopkins Hospital — hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  • • Walters Art Museum — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, US
  • • Baltimore Museum of Art — art museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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 22m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on I 95. 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 Baltimore, 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 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 Baltimore, 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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