Trip from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Hanover, MD

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

74.8 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 43m ★

6 AM

1h 51m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 55m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 46m

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

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census-designated place in Calvert County, Maryland, United States

Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

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

Hanover, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Hanover, MD covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Solomons Island Road, South East Crain Highway, Southern Maryland Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.4 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 74.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

41.3 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward US 301 North: Baltimore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 301 North: Baltimore

66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 14A-B Toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island

66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 14B Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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

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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gibson Island along the way.

Gibson Island

66.4 mi in | ~1h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Solomons Island Road	15.3 mi	21m
South East Crain Highway	10.8 mi	15m
Southern Maryland Boulevard	10.2 mi	14m
North Solomons Island Road	9 mi	13m
Robert Crain Highway	7.1 mi	11m
I 97	5.5 mi	6m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway	5.4 mi	7m
Stephanie Roper Highway	4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: South Solomons Island Road — 15.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD and Hanover, MD.

Start on Catalina Drive

503 ft · 19 sec · Catalina Drive

Turn left onto Coyote Trail

0.4 mi · 1 min · Coyote Trail

At end of road, turn right onto MD 760

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rousby Hall Road

Enter roundabout onto MD 760

67 ft · 1 sec · Rousby Hall Road

Continue on MD 760

1.4 mi · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4

15 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on MD 2; MD 4

9.0 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 4

10 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 4

4.0 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward US 301 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 301

1.3 mi · 1 min · Crain Highway

Continue on US 301

11 mi · 15 min · South East Crain Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 3; MD 450

7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

Merge onto I 97

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 97

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 14A-B Toward MD 100: Ellicott City, Gibson Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 14B Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 100

5.4 mi · 7 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 8 Toward Coca-Cola Drive Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Coca Cola Drive

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on Hi Tech Drive

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hi Tech Drive

Continue on Hi Tech Drive

166 ft · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive

Turn left onto Hanover Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Hanover Road

Turn sharp right

68 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 37.4 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.4 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hanover, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on South Solomons Island Road for about 15.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.4 mi from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunkirk Town Center, MD

37 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Prince Frederick, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hanover, MD

The final approach into Hanover, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.40 one way

$24.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.58	$27.16
premium	$4.93	$14.51	$29.01
diesel	$5.61	$16.51	$33.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.4	$7.85	$3.59
Efficient EV	18.7	$6.54	$2.99
EV Truck/SUV	29.9	$10.47	$4.79

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

Evening in Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hanover, MD

Evening in Hanover on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

13 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

1h 51m 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Hanover, MD covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Solomons Island Road, South East Crain Highway, Southern Maryland Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.4 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.40 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.

On the drive from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Gibson Island along the way.

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