Origin
Hanover, MD
Morning in Hanover on Friday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Kettering, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Kettering, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Kettering, MD covers 26.9 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Landover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Hanover, MD to Kettering, MD covers 26.9 miles and takes about 42m, 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 18 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 14.8 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
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 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 14 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
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
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
9
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
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 Kettering, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Andrews Air Force Base.
Baltimore
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Washington
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Andrews Air Force Base
17.5 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Capital Beltway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Landover Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Largo Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 14.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Kettering, 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
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95; I 495
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 17A
Toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto MD 202
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Landover Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on MD 202
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Largo Road
17
Continue on MD 202
165 ft
·
11 sec
·
Largo Road
18
Arrive at destination
MD 202
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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
Kettering, MD
Morning in Kettering on Friday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
23 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
42m 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 Kettering, MD covers 26.9 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Landover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 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 $4.46 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 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 Kettering, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington and Andrews Air Force Base.
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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