Origin
Hanover, MD
Late night in Hanover on Friday
Local time
5:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Annapolis, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 26.6 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 97, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on I 97. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hanover, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 26.6 miles and takes about 38m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 13 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 early in the drive near Hanover Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hanover Road
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
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 13A-B
Toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
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 24
Toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, An...
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Baltimore
7.4 mi in
|
~12m
Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial
24.6 mi in
|
~34m
Historic Annapolis State Capital
24.6 mi in
|
~34m
Annapolis South
24.8 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 13 mi | 14m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| John Hanson Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn right onto Hi Tech Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
4
Continue on Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto MD 100
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13A-B
Toward I 97: Annapolis, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 97
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 97
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 97
Toward Bay Bridge
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
13
Merge onto US 50; US 301
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John Hanson Highway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 24
Toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
16
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
19
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
20
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
21
Arrive at destination
School Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Annapolis, MD
Late night in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
5:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 Hanover, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 26.6 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 97, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, John Hanson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Hanover, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 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 18 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hanover, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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