Origin
Baltimore, MD
Afternoon in Baltimore on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, MD to Hanover, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
Baltimore, MD to Hanover, MD is 11.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Maryland. It's a straightforward drive that will likely feel familiar if you're accustomed to the area. Consider this a quick hop rather than a significant journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a long commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 43% of it being highway. You'll experience stretches on major roads like I 95, Washington Boulevard, and Hanover Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn or exit is about 5 miles on I 95, offering a brief period of consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate, the character of the drive will shift to more local arterial roads, which may involve more traffic signals and varying speed limits.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near MD 2 / Saint Paul Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Turn left onto MD 2 / Saint Paul Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Conway Street
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
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 47A-B
Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshal...
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 East: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 47A
Toward I 195 East: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airpor...
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Elkridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward US 1: Elkridge
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 Baltimore, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Catonsville along the way.
Catonsville
7.3 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Washington Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hanover Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Cal Ripken Way | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Light Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Conway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bonnie View Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on East Fayette Street
487 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Fayette Street
2
Turn left onto MD 2
312 ft
·
10 sec
·
Saint Paul Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on MD 2
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Light Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto East Conway Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Conway Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto I 395
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cal Ripken Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
Merge onto I 95
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 47A-B
Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 195 East: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 195
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward US 1: Elkridge
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bonnie View Lane
14
At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Washington Road
15
Turn left onto Hanover Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Road
16
Turn left
68 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Hanover on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baltimore, MD to Hanover, MD covers 11.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Washington Boulevard, Hanover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Baltimore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 2 / Saint Paul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East Conway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Catonsville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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