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Trip from Hanover, MD to Edgewood, MD

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

Drive Time

48m

Distance

33.5 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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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Downtown Edgewood, MD, MD

Edgewood, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Hanover to Edgewood, Maryland, you are looking at a 33.5-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward day trip, making it an ideal option if you need to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the trip, keeping costs minimal for your transit through the Northeast region. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a consistent, steady pace. It is a practical choice for those who prefer avoiding highway congestion and sticking to local thoroughfares for their commute or visit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Express Toll Lanes 13.9 mi 16m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 10.4 mi 14m
Pulaski Highway 1.7 mi 3m
Edgewood Road 1.5 mi 3m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel 1.4 mi 2m
Hanover Road 1 mi 3m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway 1 mi 1m
Mountain Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Express Toll Lanes — 13.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Edgewood, 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

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Washington Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 895 Toll North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6

Merge onto I 895

4.5 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7

Continue on I 895

1.0 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
8

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
14

Turn right onto MD 152

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mountain Road
15

Turn left onto US 40

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto MD 755

1.5 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Road
17

Turn right onto Nuttal Avenue

61 ft · 3 sec · Nuttal Avenue
18

Turn right

108 ft · 7 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dundalk, MD

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

South Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Parkville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Hanover, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Old Washington Road

At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

Navigation decision point

6
15.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
4
23.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
30.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 40 / Pulaski Highway

Turn left onto US 40 / Pulaski Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
33.4 mi into trip | ~48m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.55 one way

$11.11 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.08 $12.17
premium $4.93 $6.50 $12.99
diesel $5.61 $7.40 $14.79

Estimated Tolls: $0.72

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (10.4 mi) $0.72

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10 0 $3.52 $1.61
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.14

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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

Hanover, MD

Late night in Hanover on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgewood, MD

Late night in Edgewood on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

48m 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 as you navigate your way between these two Maryland towns. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 33.5-mile duration on surface streets like Hanover Road, Old Washington Road, and Washington Boulevard. This is not a monotonous interstate grind; instead, you will experience a more technical drive that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the road's personality remains focused on local navigation from start to finish. You should prepare for a drive that prioritizes constant movement through the local landscape over high-speed travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Express Toll Lanes.

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 around 1.1 miles in near Old Washington Road.

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 13 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Old Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m 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 13.9 miles on Express Toll Lanes. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.72 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Edgewood, 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 1.1 miles (Old Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edgewood, 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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