Origin
Hanover, MD
Morning in Hanover on Monday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
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39m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
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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The drive from Hanover, MD to Perry Hall, MD covers 24.5 miles and takes about 39m 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, Belair Road, 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 11.4 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.3 miles from Hanover, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 24.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 1.1 miles in near Old Washington Road.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 24.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Old Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 695 West: Towson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Bel Air, Belair Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 1 / Belair Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Hanover, MD to Perry Hall, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Essex along the way.
Essex
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Belair Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
| Baltimore Beltway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Perry Hall, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Hanover Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
Turn right onto US 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Continue on I 895
Keep slight right at fork onto I 895
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1
Turn right onto Chapel Road
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24.5 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.3 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perry Hall, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hanover, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hanover, MD
This is one driving day of about 24.5 miles and 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.3 mi from Hanover, MD · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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.
A short stop after about 24.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Hanover, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Perry Hall, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Perry Hall, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Lansdowne Station - Tesla Supercharger
Arbutus, MD
16 DCFC
Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger
Jessup, MD
12 DCFC
Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger
Elkridge, MD
12 DCFC
EVsmart - BGE - BWI Rideshare Lot
Linthicum Heights, MD
12 DCFC
Walmart 5228 (Columbia, MD)
Columbia, MD
10 DCFC
Hotel at Arundel Preserve - Tesla Supercharger
Hanover, MD
8 DCFC
EVsmart - BGE - BWI Cell Lot
Baltimore, MD
8 DCFC
Simon Arundel Mills (Hanover, MD)
Hanover, MD
6 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hanover on Monday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Perry Hall on Monday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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