Origin
Hanover, MD
Late night in Hanover on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Calverton, 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
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
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.
Hanover, MD
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Calverton, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Hanover to Calverton, Maryland, you are looking at a quick, 18.8-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. Since this is a short trip within the Northeast region, it is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to keep your transit costs low, with a fuel budget estimated at just $3. Because the route is entirely local, it offers a straightforward connection between these two Maryland spots. It is an ideal choice if you need to manage a quick commute or a local errand efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Briggs Chaney Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Intercounty Connector | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Dunnington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Calverton, MD.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn right onto Hi Tech Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
4
Continue on Coca Cola Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
6
Merge onto MD 100
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 5A-B
Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Intercounty Connector
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 17
Toward Briggs Chaney Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn sharp left onto Briggs Chaney Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Briggs Chaney Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Dunnington Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunnington Road
15
Arrive at destination
Dunnington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hanover Road
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
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 5A-B
Toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward MD 200 Toll West
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Briggs Chaney Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Briggs Chaney Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Calverton, MD
Late night in Calverton on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
3 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Hanover Road, Hi Tech Drive, and Coca Cola Drive throughout the duration of the trip. The road personality here is functional and direct, focusing on local street navigation rather than long, open stretches. Because there are no highway segments, the pace remains consistent and entirely dependent on local traffic conditions. Staying alert for frequent turns is key to navigating this 27-minute span comfortably.
56% 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: 10.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Hanover Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 18.8 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 (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 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 Hanover, MD to Calverton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.8 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 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 Calverton, 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 (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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 Calverton, 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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