Origin
Hanover, MD
Night in Hanover on Friday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Glassmanor, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Glassmanor, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
Hanover, MD to Glassmanor, MD is 32.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily through Maryland's Northeast region, making it a simple point-to-point trip. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a quick commute or a brief excursion. You'll be sticking to major parkways and freeways for most of the journey, so expect consistent travel speeds. It's a practical choice if you need to get between these two areas efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 20.2 miles. The Anacostia Freeway and Kenilworth Avenue Freeway also contribute to the high-speed, limited-access nature of this drive. Expect a consistent pace with minimal interruptions from local traffic lights or slower roads. The character remains largely highway-centric from start to finish, offering a direct and efficient transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Anacostia Freeway. 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
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
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 9A; 9B
Toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington Internation...
8
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 295 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
8
22.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
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 2B
Toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
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 Glassmanor, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington, Annapolis and Jbab.
Baltimore
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Washington
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Annapolis
22.9 mi in
|
~34m
Jbab
29.7 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 20.2 mi | 28m |
| Anacostia Freeway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| South Capitol Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Capitol Street Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Indian Head Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 20.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Glassmanor, 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
408 ft
·
6 sec
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9A; 9B
Toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto MD 295
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on MD 201
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on DC 295
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 2B
Toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Exit 2
15
Turn straight onto South Capitol Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Capitol Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on South Capitol Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Capitol Street
17
Continue on MD 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Indian Head Highway
18
Turn left onto Audrey Lane
401 ft
·
14 sec
·
Audrey Lane
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Audrey Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Hanover, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Hanover, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glassmanor, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Glassmanor, 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
$5.37 one way
$10.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Glassmanor, MD
Night in Glassmanor on Friday
Local time
9:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
6 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
51m 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 Glassmanor, MD covers 32.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Anacostia Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $5.37 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 12 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hanover, MD and Glassmanor, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington, Annapolis and Jbab.
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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