Origin
Walker Mill, MD
Afternoon in Walker Mill on Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walker Mill, 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
45m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walker Mill, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Walker Mill, MD to Hanover, MD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Walker Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Walker Mill, MD to Hanover, MD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
9/10
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 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North, I 495 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North
8
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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 22A
Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Balt...
9
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
7
28.2 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Walker Mill, MD and Hanover, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore North and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Baltimore North
12 mi in
|
~18m
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
12.2 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 15 mi | 20m |
| Capital Beltway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Walker Mill Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ritchie Marlboro Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Karen Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 15 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker Mill, MD and Hanover, MD.
1
Start on Karen Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Karen Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Walker Mill Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Walker Mill Road
3
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
319 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North
5
Enter roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
6
Continue on Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
7
Enter roundabout
284 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North
8
Continue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North
9
Merge onto I 95; I 495
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto MD 100
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coca-Cola Drive
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Coca Cola Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
18
Continue on Hi Tech Drive
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
19
Turn left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hanover Road
20
Turn sharp right
68 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from Walker Mill, MD · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Walker Mill, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hanover, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hanover, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
1:43 PM
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
5 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
45m 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 Walker Mill, MD to Hanover, MD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Walker Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Walker Mill, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 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 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Walker Mill, MD and Hanover, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore North and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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