Origin
Annapolis, MD
Evening in Annapolis on Sunday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Adelphi, MD
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annapolis, MD
Jason Gooljar
Adelphi, MD
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Adelphi, MD covers 32.1 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.1 miles from Annapolis, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 32.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
299 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
464 ft
Total Descent
338 ft
Highest Point
299 ft
~30.8 mi in
Elevation Range
299 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 32.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 450 / College Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / College Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silv...
9
21 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7B
Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
8
28.5 mi into trip
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~37m in
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I 495 / Capital Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 South: Takoma Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward MD 650 South: Takoma Park
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Adelphi, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.
Silver Spring
20.6 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Capital Beltway | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Adelphi Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edwards Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Riggs Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Adelphi, MD.
1
Start on School Street
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
2
Enter roundabout onto MD 450
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
College Avenue
3
Continue on MD 450
343 ft
·
7 sec
·
College Avenue
4
Turn left onto MD 70
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bladen Street
5
Continue on MD 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
18 mi
·
22 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 7B
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7B
Toward I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95; I 495
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 28B
Toward MD 650 South: Takoma Park
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto MD 650
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Adelphi Road
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto Edwards Way
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Edwards Way
16
Turn right onto MD 212
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Riggs Road
17
Arrive at destination
MD 212
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.1 miles from Annapolis, MD, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32.1 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.1 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adelphi, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Annapolis, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Annapolis, MD
This is one driving day of about 32.1 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Annapolis, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on John Hanson Highway for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Annapolis, MD · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Annapolis, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Adelphi, MD
The final approach into Adelphi, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Adelphi, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.62 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
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
Adelphi, MD
Evening in Adelphi on Sunday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Aberdeen, MD
16 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
43m 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 Annapolis, MD to Adelphi, MD covers 32.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Annapolis, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.31 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 32.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Adelphi, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Silver Spring along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 299 ft elevation with about 464 ft of total climbing.
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