Origin
Scaggsville, MD
Morning in Scaggsville on Friday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scaggsville, MD to Hanover, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scaggsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Hanover, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scaggsville, MD to Hanover, MD covers 14 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, MD 216, MD 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 14 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and MD 216. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and MD 216. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Coca-Cola Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Coca Cola Drive
Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| MD 216 | 3 mi | 4m |
| MD 100 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scaggsville, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on MD 216
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
MD 216
2
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
MD 216
3
Continue on MD 216
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 216
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 216
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
MD 216
5
Continue on MD 216
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MD 216
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MD 100
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
206 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
12
Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
14
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
15
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
16
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Hanover on Friday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Scaggsville, MD to Hanover, MD covers 14 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, MD 216, MD 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Scaggsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.32 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 11 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Scaggsville, MD to Hanover, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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