Origin
Hanover, MD
Morning in Hanover on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Ballenger Creek, MD
Keith Cassill
Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, Hi Tech Drive, Coca Cola Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 49.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanover Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hanover, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hanover, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | — | — |
| Hi Tech Drive | — | — |
| Coca Cola Drive | — | — |
| MD 100 West | — | — |
| Paul T | — | — |
| US 29 North | — | — |
| Columbia Pike | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hanover Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Ballenger Creek, MD.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
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
5
Take the ramp slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MD 100 West: Ellicott City
6
Merge slight left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 29 North
8
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 70 West: Frederick
10
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
10 min
11
Continue straight
12 mi
·
12 min
12
Continue straight
11 mi
·
11 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
14
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Frederick, East Street
15
Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buckeystown Pike
16
Turn left onto Monocacy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Monocacy Boulevard
17
Continue on New Design Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
New Design Road
18
Turn right onto Robin Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robin Drive
19
Turn right onto Canada Goose Court
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
Canada Goose Court
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Hanover, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Hanover, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ballenger Creek, MD
The final approach into Ballenger Creek, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.14 one way
$16.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Ballenger Creek, MD
Morning in Ballenger Creek on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
25 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
2 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
1h 3m 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 Ballenger Creek, MD covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Hi Tech Drive, Coca Cola Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.6 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 $8.14 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.
The drive from Hanover, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hanover, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hanover, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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