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Trip from Hanover, MD to Wheaton, MD

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

Drive Time

39m

Distance

26 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

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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census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Wheaton, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick trip from Hanover to Wheaton, Maryland, you are looking at a manageable 27.1-mile drive. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit across this Northeast corridor. Because the entire route remains within the state of Maryland, you won't need to worry about crossing state lines or adjusting for regional travel changes. This is a straightforward, practical commute that allows for total flexibility in your scheduling.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 10.6 mi 12m
Intercounty Connector 4.7 mi 5m
Randolph Road 2.9 mi 5m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Georgia Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Coca Cola Drive 1.1 mi 2m
New Hampshire Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Hi Tech Drive 0.4 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 Wheaton, 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

4.7 mi · 5 min · Intercounty Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

353 ft · 11 sec
Toward MD 650 South: White Oak
14

Turn left onto MD 650

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
15

Turn right onto Randolph Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Randolph Road
Use the right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

169 ft · 8 sec
17

Turn left onto MD 97

1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn right onto MD 193

0.2 mi · 43 sec · University Boulevard West
19

Turn left onto MD 586

162 ft · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
20

Arrive at destination

MD 586

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.5 — 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
8
20.5 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

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 13 Toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.31 one way

$8.62 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.72 $9.44
premium $4.93 $5.04 $10.08
diesel $5.61 $5.74 $11.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheaton, MD

Late night in Wheaton on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

39m 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?

Forget about long, monotonous highway stretches; this route is entirely local. You will navigate a turn-heavy path primarily using Hanover Road, Hi Tech Drive, and Coca Cola Drive. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a drive defined by local intersections rather than high-speed cruising. Because the route is compact and consists of smaller roads, there are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to contend with. Stay alert for frequent turns as you transition between these local thoroughfares.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?

10/10

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 10/10

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 17 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

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.

Between Hanover, MD and Wheaton, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Ashton.

Washington

3.2 mi in | ~6m

Ashton

20.5 mi in | ~27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 Wheaton, 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, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail 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 Wheaton, 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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