Drive or Fly: Hanover, MD to Hunt Valley, MD?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BWI–BWI. At 28 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

46m

Distance

28 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 47m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hanover, MD → BWI 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BWI → Hunt Valley, MD 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Hanover, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Hunt Valley, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 23 mi, ~34m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BWI and BWI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 21m

11m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hanover, MD → Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 11m

Arrival 10m

Baltimore Penn Station → Hunt Valley, MD 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Baltimore Penn Station 13 mi, ~20m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~51/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 15m

20m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0325S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hanover, MD → Baltimore Downtown Bus Station (BAL6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 20m

Arrival 10m

White Marsh Park N Ride (WMH6) → Hunt Valley, MD 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From BAL6 — Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 7 mi, ~11m drive

To WMH6 — White Marsh Park N Ride 13 mi, ~19m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	46m	2h 47m	1h 21m	1h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$2	$1
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

28 mi 46m

via I 695, MD 45

Alternative (+7 min)

33.7 mi 53m

via I 895, I 695, MD 45

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hanover, MD to Hunt Valley, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.