Origin
Rosedale, MD
Evening in Rosedale on Thursday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosedale, MD to Hanover, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.4 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosedale, MD
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Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rosedale, MD to Hanover, MD covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m 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 Harbor Tunnel, Hanover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Harbor Tunnel Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 29m drive with frequent turns across 17.4 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 9.9 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 0.8 miles in near MD 7 / 66th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 7 / 66th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 40 / Pulaski Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 7 / 66th Street
Turn left onto MD 7 / 66th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Turn right onto US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Navigation decision point
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Old Washington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hanover Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Philadelphia Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Moravia Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosedale, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on MD 7
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Philadelphia Road
2
Turn left onto MD 7
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
66th Street
3
Turn right onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
4
Continue on US 40
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Moravia Road
6
Turn straight onto Moravia Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Moravia Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 895 Toll South: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway
8
Merge onto I 895
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(9.9 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
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
Evening in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
8:49 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
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
29m 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 Rosedale, MD to Hanover, MD covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, Hanover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Rosedale, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 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 13 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 7 / 66th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 40 / Pulaski Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 895 / Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rosedale, MD to Hanover, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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