Origin
Wheaton, MD
Late night in Wheaton on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheaton, 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
39m
Distance
26.3 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
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheaton, MD
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Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Wheaton to Hanover, you are looking at a quick 27.2-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes. This route stays entirely within Maryland, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because it is a short local drive, you can budget roughly $5 for fuel, keeping your travel expenses minimal. You will primarily navigate via Ennalls Avenue, Georgia Avenue, and Randolph Road. Since this route is entirely local, it is best suited for those who prefer navigating suburban streets over high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Intercounty Connector | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Randolph Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| MD 100 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 8.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on MD 586
322 ft
·
15 sec
·
Veirs Mill Road
2
Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ennalls Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto MD 97
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Turn right
235 ft
·
8 sec
5
Continue on this road
230 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
285 ft
·
12 sec
7
Turn straight onto Randolph Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Randolph Road
8
Turn left onto MD 650
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
10
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Intercounty Connector
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
16
Merge onto I 95
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto MD 100
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
206 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
21
Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
23
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
24
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
25
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
4 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
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 19C
Toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.5 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
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.
Destination
Hanover, MD
Late night in Hanover on Sunday
Local time
1:57 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the Northeast region. With a 0% highway share, this trip avoids the monotony of interstate cruising in favor of a more technical, street-level experience. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will be making frequent adjustments and turns throughout the entire 35-minute duration. The road’s personality is defined by its constant navigation through local corridors rather than wide-open lanes. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 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 around 10.7 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 19 decision points packed into just 26.3 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: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 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.
On the drive from Wheaton, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Burtonsville
10.7 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.3 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 (38%). 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 8.4 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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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