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Trip from Aberdeen, MD to Annapolis, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

60.2 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Aberdeen, MD

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city in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Annapolis, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen Thruway, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Starting in Aberdeen, MD

Full guide →

Aberdeen is in Maryland.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 60.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beards Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aberdeen, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Beards Hill Road
Aberdeen Thruway
I 95 South
John F
Express Toll Lanes
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Beards Hill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and Annapolis, MD.

1

Start on West Bel Air Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Bel Air Avenue
2

Turn right onto Beards Hill Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Beards Hill Road
3

Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Aberdeen Thruway
4

Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 95 South: Baltimore
5

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

16 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
6

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
7

Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes
8

Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9

Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
11

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12

Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97 South: Annapolis
14

Continue straight

8.9 mi · 10 min
15

Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

7.8 mi · 8 min · Bay Bridge
16

Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
17

Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

0.4 mi · 53 sec · US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
18

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

2.2 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway
19

Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital

0.2 mi · 32 sec · MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
20

Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
21

Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
22

Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
23

Turn left onto Northwest Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Northwest Street
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Church Circle
25

Exit the rotary onto School Street

138 ft · 6 sec · School Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.1 mi from Aberdeen, MD · 31m into the drive

census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dundalk, MD

30 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

Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dundalk, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Aberdeen, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Annapolis, MD

The final approach into Annapolis, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.98 one way

$19.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.93 $21.86
premium $4.93 $11.68 $23.35
diesel $5.61 $13.29 $26.58

Estimated Tolls: $7.00

Bay Bridge $7.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$7

Total

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.1 0 $6.32 $2.89
Efficient EV 15.1 0 $5.27 $2.41
EV Truck/SUV 24.1 0 $8.43 $3.85

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Aberdeen, MD

Morning in Aberdeen on Saturday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annapolis, MD

Morning in Annapolis on Saturday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

26 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

1h 3m 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 Aberdeen, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen Thruway, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Aberdeen, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.98 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.

The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aberdeen, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Aberdeen, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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