Origin
Parkville, MD
Late night in Parkville on Friday
Local time
2:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkville, MD to Hanover, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkville, MD
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Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkville, MD to Hanover, MD covers 22.9 miles and takes about 36m 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, Baltimore Beltway, 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 11.5 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 22.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 3.2 miles in.
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 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): 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.
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltim...
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway toward I 895 South: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward I 895 South: Annapolis
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Washington Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 1 South: Washington Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parkville, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hanover Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Harford Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on Oak Forest Drive
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Forest Drive
2
Turn right onto MD 147
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 695 East: Essex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 695
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 33
Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 895
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Exit 62
Toward I 895 South: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 895
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward US 1 South: Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Bonnie View Lane
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bonnie View Lane
17
At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Washington Road
18
Turn left onto Hanover Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Road
19
Turn left
68 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.80
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(11.5 mi)
$0.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Hanover on Friday
Local time
2:18 AM
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
17 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
36m 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 Parkville, MD to Hanover, MD covers 22.9 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Baltimore Beltway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Parkville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Parkville, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
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