Origin
Lake Shore, MD
Afternoon in Lake Shore on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Shore, MD to Hanover, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Shore, MD to Hanover, MD covers 17.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paul T, Arundel Expressway, Coca-Cola Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 17.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paul T 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 Lake Shore, MD to Hanover, MD is easy. At 23m 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 Lake Shore, MD to Hanover, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul T | — | — |
| Arundel Expressway | — | — |
| Coca-Cola Drive | — | — |
| Coca Cola Drive | — | — |
| Hi Tech Drive | — | — |
| Hanover Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Paul T
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Shore, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on Mountain Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3
Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Arundel Expressway
4
Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Coca-Cola Drive
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Coca-Cola Drive
6
Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
7
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
8
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
9
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
10
Turn sharp right
69 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Hanover, MD
Afternoon in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
16 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
23m 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 Lake Shore, MD to Hanover, MD covers 17.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paul T, Arundel Expressway, Coca-Cola Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Lake Shore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 Lake Shore, MD to Hanover, MD is easy. At 23m 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 Lake Shore, MD to Hanover, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Shore, MD to Hanover, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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