Origin
Annapolis, MD
Morning in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Arnold, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
5 mi
8 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annapolis, MD
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Arnold, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Arnold, MD covers 5 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 2, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.6 miles on MD 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Arnold, MD covers 5 miles and takes about 8m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 1.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.1 miles (MD 70 / Bladen Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 70 / Bladen Street
Turn left onto MD 70 / Bladen Street
Navigation decision point
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
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 27
Toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Nav...
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 2
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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 Annapolis, MD to Arnold, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Naval Academy along the way.
Naval Academy
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via MD 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 2 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arnold Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 2
— 1.6 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Arnold, 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
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 50 East: Bay Bridge
7
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit onto MD 2
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MD 2
Exit 27
Toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 2
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn right onto Arnold Road
321 ft
·
18 sec
·
Arnold Road
11
Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
12
Continue on Church Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Church Road
13
Arrive at destination
Church Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.83 one way
$1.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.44 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Arnold, MD
Morning in Arnold on Friday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
3 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
8m 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 Arnold, MD covers 5 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 2, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.5 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 $0.83 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (MD 70 / Bladen Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Arnold, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Naval Academy along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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