Origin
Langley Park, MD
Late night in Langley Park on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Langley Park, MD to Hanover, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 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
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Langley Park, MD
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Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or short trip between Langley Park and Hanover, Maryland, you can expect to cover 23.7 miles in about 34 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it requires no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical route that keeps you within the Northeast region for the duration of the drive. Navigating through local streets rather than highways, you will experience a straightforward connection between these two Maryland communities. It is a practical, no-fuss option for travelers looking to get from point A to point B without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MD 100 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Capital Beltway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 14th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kanawha Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Langley Park, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on 15th Avenue
316 ft
·
17 sec
·
15th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Kanawha Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kanawha Street
3
Continue on 14th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
14th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Merrimac Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Merrimac Drive
5
Turn right onto MD 650
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 495
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital Beltway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
11
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MD 100
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
206 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
16
Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
18
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
19
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
20
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Baltimore, College Park
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Coca-Cola Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
7
22 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hanover, MD
Late night in Hanover on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
34m 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 make your way through the suburbs. You will navigate via Kanawha Street, 14th Avenue, and Merrimac Drive, as this route contains zero highway miles. Because this is entirely a surface-street journey, you should stay alert for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, the drive demands your full attention as you transition between local thoroughfares. It is a functional, winding path that requires you to stay engaged with the road rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and New Hampshire Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Langley Park, MD and Hanover, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park and New York.
Silver Spring
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Baltimore
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
College Park
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
New York
3.6 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 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 Hanover, 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 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Hanover, 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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