Origin
Hanover, MD
Afternoon in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Damascus, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Damascus, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Damascus, MD covers 37.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Hanover, MD to Damascus, MD covers 37.5 miles and takes about 50m, 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 17 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 18.8 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hanover Road
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 29 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 29 North
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
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 68
Toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
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 Damascus, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Airy along the way.
Mount Airy
31.2 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 18.8 mi | 20m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Ridge Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Columbia Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.1 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
— 18.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Damascus, 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
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
6
Merge onto MD 100
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 29 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 29
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 70; US 40
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 68
Toward MD 27: Damascus, Mount Airy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto MD 27
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ridge Road
14
Turn left onto Woodfield Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodfield Road
15
Turn right onto MD 108
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right
35 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Hanover, MD · 25m 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Hanover, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Damascus, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Damascus, 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
$6.22 one way
$12.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
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
Damascus, MD
Afternoon in Damascus on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Columbia, MD
19 mi in
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
18 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
50m 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 Damascus, MD covers 37.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 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 $6.22 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 13 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hanover, MD to Damascus, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Airy along the way.
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