Origin
Hanover, MD
Morning in Hanover on Friday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Brooklyn, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Brooklyn, MD
Ramon Perucho
Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Brooklyn, MD covers 11.9 miles and takes about 22m 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, Hanover Road, Harbor Tunnel Throughway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Old Washington Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Old Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (Childs Street): 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.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Old Washington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
Navigation decision point
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
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 9
Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Childs Street
Turn right onto Childs Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Patapsco Avenue
Turn sharp right onto East Patapsco Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Brooklyn Avenue
Turn left onto Brooklyn Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Hanover Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Washington Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Patapsco Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Shell Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brooklyn Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Brooklyn, 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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 9
Toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Childs Street
103 ft
·
3 sec
·
Childs Street
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Frankfurst Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Frankfurst Avenue
12
Turn slight left
266 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn straight onto Shell Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shell Road
14
Turn sharp right onto East Patapsco Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Patapsco Avenue
15
Turn left onto Brooklyn Avenue
291 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklyn Avenue
16
Continue on Brooklyn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn Avenue
17
Turn left onto Audrey Avenue
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Audrey Avenue
18
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(5.9 mi)
$0.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Brooklyn, MD
Morning in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
11:51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 Brooklyn, MD covers 11.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Hanover Road, Harbor Tunnel Throughway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.97 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 straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Old Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (Childs Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hanover, MD to Brooklyn, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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