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Trip from Lochearn, 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

26m

Distance

14.8 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Downtown Lochearn, MD, MD

Lochearn, MD

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

Hanover, MD

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Trip Overview

Lochearn, MD to Hanover, MD is 14.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Baltimore Beltway/Washington Boulevard/Southwestern Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through neighborhoods than a long-haul journey. It's a straightforward connection, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore Beltway 7.6 mi 10m
Washington Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Southwestern Boulevard 1.7 mi 2m
Liberty Road 1.4 mi 3m
Hanover Road 1 mi 3m
Bonnie View Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Old Washington Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore Beltway — 7.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 26

1.4 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Merge onto I 695

7.6 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 12A Toward US 1: Arbutus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn straight onto US 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwestern Boulevard
7

Turn straight onto US 1

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard
8

Continue on US 1

1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Bonnie View Lane
10

At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Old Washington Road
11

Turn left onto Hanover Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
12

Turn left

68 ft · 4 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Arbutus

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12A Toward US 1: Arbutus
8
9.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard
6
13.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | Old Washington Road

At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.45 one way

$4.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.69 $5.37
premium $4.93 $2.87 $5.74
diesel $5.61 $3.27 $6.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.59
EV Truck/SUV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

Lochearn, MD

Late night in Lochearn on Sunday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hanover, MD

Late night in Hanover on Sunday

Local time

3:28 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

2 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

26m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on the Baltimore Beltway. As you progress, you'll likely experience a mix of arterial roads and local streets, requiring your attention for frequent adjustments. It's less about open road cruising and more about navigating through developed areas with a need for constant awareness of turns and traffic patterns.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Baltimore Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m 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 7.6 miles on Baltimore Beltway. 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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