Origin
Hanover, MD
Morning in Hanover on Monday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Rossville, MD
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, MD
RDNE Stock project
Rossville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Rossville, MD covers 19.9 miles and takes about 32m 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, Pulaski Highway, Baltimore Harbor Tunnel for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.29 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
9.9 miles from Hanover, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 19.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hanover Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Old Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 1 / Washington Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hanover Road
Turn right onto Hanover Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Old Washington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1 / Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto US 1 / Washington Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Pulaski Highway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Rossville, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on I 895
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
434 ft
·
11 sec
Toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway
13
Turn straight onto US 40
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Pulaski Highway
14
Continue on US 40
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
15
Arrive at destination
US 40
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.9 miles from Hanover, MD, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.5 miles.
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 19.9 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.9 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rossville, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hanover, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 19.9 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hanover, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Harbor Tunnel Thruway for about 9.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.9 mi from Hanover, MD · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Hanover, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rossville, MD
The final approach into Rossville, 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 Rossville, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.59 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.66
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(9.5 mi)
$0.66
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
$3
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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
Tesla
16 DCFC
Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger
Jessup, MD
Tesla
12 DCFC
Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger
Elkridge, MD
Tesla
12 DCFC
EVsmart - BGE - BWI Rideshare Lot
Linthicum Heights, MD
SWTCH
12 DCFC
Walmart 5228 (Columbia, MD)
Columbia, MD
Electrify America
10 DCFC
Hotel at Arundel Preserve - Tesla Supercharger
Hanover, MD
Tesla
8 DCFC
EVsmart - BGE - BWI Cell Lot
Baltimore, MD
SWTCH
8 DCFC
Simon Arundel Mills (Hanover, MD)
Hanover, MD
Electrify America
6 DCFC
SWTCH: 5
Tesla: 5
Electrify America: 4
eVgo Network: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
OpConnect: 1
Blink Network: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rossville, MD
Morning in Rossville on Monday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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
32m 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 Rossville, MD covers 19.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Pulaski Highway, Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $3.29 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hanover Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Old Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 1 / Washington Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hanover, MD to Rossville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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