Origin
Silver Spring, MD
Evening in Silver Spring on Thursday
Local time
5:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Spring, MD to Hanover, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Spring, MD to Hanover, MD covers 25.4 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 I 95, Capital Beltway, MD 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.4 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 25.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Capital Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.1 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 19 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 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Capital Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 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 15 decision points packed into just 25.4 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 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
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 Silver Spring, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
New York
5.3 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Capital Beltway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| MD 100 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Colesville Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
200 ft
·
14 sec
3
Merge onto US 29
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 29
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Colesville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 495 East: College Park
6
Merge onto I 495
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
9
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 43A
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 100
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
206 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coca Cola Drive, Park Circle Drive
14
Turn left onto Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
16
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
17
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
18
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
5:14 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
1 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
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 Silver Spring, MD to Hanover, MD covers 25.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Capital Beltway, 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 12.7 miles from Silver Spring, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.21 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 15 decision points packed into just 25.4 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 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Silver Spring, MD to Hanover, MD, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.
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