Annapolis, MD Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Annapolis, MD is a local road trip base with 44 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 55 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Annapolis, MD spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

44

Longest Drive

170 mi

Frostburg, MD

Quickest Drive

21m

Pasadena, MD

Plan Around Annapolis, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Annapolis, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Frostburg, MD to Annapolis, MD 168.4 mi · 2h 39m La Vale, MD to Annapolis, MD 163.5 mi · 3h 9m Salisbury, MD to Annapolis, MD 89.7 mi · 2h 6m Delmar, MD to Annapolis, MD 83.5 mi · 1h 57m

Continue From Annapolis, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Annapolis, MD to Frostburg, MD 170 mi · 3h 18m Annapolis, MD to Salisbury, MD 87.7 mi · 2h 5m Annapolis, MD to Brunswick, MD 84.9 mi · 1h 44m Annapolis, MD to Delmar, MD 81.5 mi · 1h 55m

Trips from Annapolis, MD

Annapolis, MD to Frostburg, MD

170 mi 3h 18m

Annapolis, MD to Salisbury, MD

87.7 mi 2h 5m

Annapolis, MD to Brunswick, MD

84.9 mi 1h 44m

Annapolis, MD to Delmar, MD

81.5 mi 1h 55m

Annapolis, MD to California, MD

60.8 mi 1h 34m

Annapolis, MD to Manchester, MD

60.6 mi 1h 24m

Annapolis, MD to Bryans Road, MD

51.5 mi 1h 10m

Annapolis, MD to Edgewood, MD

50.9 mi 1h 7m

Annapolis, MD to Rockville, MD

44.7 mi 48m

Annapolis, MD to Easton, MD

41.7 mi 1h

Annapolis, MD to Brookmont, MD

38.8 mi 1h 1m

Annapolis, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD

36.8 mi 44m

Annapolis, MD to Wheaton, MD

36.2 mi 44m

Annapolis, MD to Burtonsville, MD

34.4 mi 47m

Annapolis, MD to Columbia, MD

33.9 mi 45m

Annapolis, MD to Dundalk, MD

32.8 mi 45m

Annapolis, MD to Adelphi, MD

32.1 mi 43m

Annapolis, MD to Baltimore, MD

30.4 mi 42m

Driving from Annapolis, MD

On average, trips departing from Annapolis, MD run 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 170 miles (3h 18m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Annapolis, MD most often head toward Frostburg, MD (170 mi, 3h 18m), Salisbury, MD (87.7 mi, 2h 5m), Brunswick, MD (84.9 mi, 1h 44m), Delmar, MD (81.5 mi, 1h 55m), and California, MD (60.8 mi, 1h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 55-mile trip from Annapolis, MD, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Annapolis, MD and 25 routes heading into Annapolis, MD, covering 44 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 170 miles.

The longest mapped route from Annapolis, MD covers 170 miles and takes approximately 3h 18m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.

The average route from Annapolis, MD runs about 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 55-mile trip from Annapolis, MD costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Annapolis, MD include Frostburg, MD, Salisbury, MD, Brunswick, MD and Delmar, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.