Origin
Hanover, MD
Afternoon in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Bel Air, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Bel Air, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Bel Air, MD covers 38.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Express Toll Lanes, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 38.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harbor Tunnel Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 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 15.3 miles in near I 895 / Express Toll Lanes.
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 14 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
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 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
6
37.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike
Turn right onto US 1 Business / Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
38 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 1 Business; MD 924 / South Main Street
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.
On the drive from Hanover, MD to Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
Edgewood
31.3 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hanover Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Washington Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 10.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Bel Air, MD.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hanover Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Washington Road
4
Turn right onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 895 Toll North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6
Merge onto I 895
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7
Continue on I 895
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
8
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on I 895
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
13
Merge onto I 95
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 77A
Toward MD 24: Bel Air, Edgewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward MD 24 North: Bel Air
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn left onto MD 24
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Marketplace Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Marketplace Drive
18
Continue on South Atwood Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Atwood Road
19
Turn right onto US 1 Business
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 1 Business
363 ft
·
17 sec
·
Fulford Avenue
21
Turn left onto US 1 Business; MD 924
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto Courtland Place
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Courtland Place
23
Arrive at destination
Courtland Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Hanover, MD · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Hanover, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bel Air, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bel Air, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(10.4 mi)
$0.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 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 | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
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.
Destination
Bel Air, MD
Afternoon in Bel Air on Thursday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
20 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
54m 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 Bel Air, MD covers 38.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Express Toll Lanes, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 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 $6.32 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 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (I 895 / Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hanover, MD to Bel Air, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Edgewood along the way.
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