Origin
Glenn Dale, MD
Morning in Glenn Dale on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenn Dale, 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
32m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenn Dale, MD
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Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glenn Dale, MD to Hanover, MD covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Soil Conservation Service Road, Soil Conservation Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Glenn Dale, MD to Hanover, MD covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near Powder Mill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.9 miles (Powder Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Powder Mill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Powder Mill Road
Navigation decision point
7
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward Baltimore, Baltimore Washington International Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Baltimore, Baltimore Washington Internat...
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glenn Dale, MD and Hanover, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Baltimore
5 mi in
|
~9m
Baltimore Washington International Airport
5 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Soil Conservation Service Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Soil Conservation Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Greenbelt Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Good Luck Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 11.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenn Dale, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MD 564
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lanham Severn Road
3
Turn left onto MD 193
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenbelt Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Good Luck Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Good Luck Road
5
Continue on Soil Conservation Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Soil Conservation Road
6
Continue on Soil Conservation Service Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Soil Conservation Service Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Powder Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Powder Mill Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Baltimore, Baltimore Washington International Airport
9
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto MD 100
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
15
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
16
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
17
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Hanover on Friday
Local time
10:27 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
32m 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 Glenn Dale, MD to Hanover, MD covers 19.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Soil Conservation Service Road, Soil Conservation Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Glenn Dale, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.20 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Powder Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Glenn Dale, MD and Hanover, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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