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Trip from Damascus, MD to Hanover, MD

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

49m

Distance

36.9 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m

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 Maryland, United States

Damascus, 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 Damascus, MD to Hanover, MD covers 36.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, MD 100, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.12 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

18.5 miles from Damascus, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 49m highway drive covering 36.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and MD 100. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.7 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and MD 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 36.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

8
24.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

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 87A Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
7
27.6 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 22 Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
35.1 mi into trip | ~44m 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
35.2 mi into trip | ~45m 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
6
35.3 mi into trip | ~45m in | Coca Cola Drive

Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Damascus, MD and Hanover, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.

Baltimore

19.9 mi in | ~25m | via I 70

Washington

24.5 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 18.7 mi 20m
MD 100 7 mi 9m
Ridge Road 4.4 mi 7m
Columbia Pike 2.3 mi 2m
Coca Cola Drive 1.2 mi 2m
Woodfield Road 0.9 mi 1m
Hi Tech Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 18.7 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

35 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MD 108

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Woodfield Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Woodfield Road
4

Turn right onto MD 27

4.4 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
6

Merge onto I 70; US 40

7.6 mi · 8 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 70; US 40

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

4.6 mi · 4 min · I 70
Toward Baltimore
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 87A Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto US 29

2.3 mi · 2 min · Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Exit 22 Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Continue on MD 100

7.0 mi · 9 min · MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 8 Toward Coca-Cola Drive Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

206 ft · 12 sec
Toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
15

Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Coca Cola Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Continue on Hi Tech Drive

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hi Tech Drive
17

Continue on Hi Tech Drive

166 ft · 8 sec · Hi Tech Drive
18

Turn left onto Hanover Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Hanover Road
19

Turn sharp right

68 ft · 4 sec
20

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 18.5 miles from Damascus, MD, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 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 36.9 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.5 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Damascus, MD

This is one driving day of about 36.9 miles and 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Damascus, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 18.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.5 mi from Damascus, MD · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Damascus, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hanover, MD.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 2.5
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $20
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $20
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.12 one way

$12.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.70 $13.40
premium $4.93 $7.16 $14.31
diesel $5.61 $8.15 $16.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.87 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Damascus, MD

Night in Damascus on Tuesday

Local time

11:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hanover, MD

Night in Hanover on Tuesday

Local time

11:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

49m 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 Damascus, MD to Hanover, MD covers 36.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, MD 100, Ridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Damascus, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.12 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 36.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Damascus, MD and Hanover, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.

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