Origin
Annapolis, MD
Morning in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Brooklyn, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Brooklyn, MD
Ramon Perucho
Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Brooklyn, MD covers 21.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 2, Arundel Expressway, Ritchie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on MD 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 21.3 miles, with most of the trip on MD 2 and Arundel Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on MD 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MD 2 and Arundel Expressway. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 3.2 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (MD 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
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
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MD 10 / Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MD 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 270
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 Brooklyn, 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 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Arundel Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Ritchie Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Furnace Branch Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Doris Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 2
— 8.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Brooklyn, 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
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
MD 2
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
11
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 270
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto MD 270
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Furnace Branch Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto MD 2
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Doris Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Doris Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto 6th Street
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
6th Street
18
Turn sharp left onto 8th Street
195 ft
·
7 sec
·
8th Street
19
Turn left
96 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Brooklyn, MD
Morning in Brooklyn on Friday
Local time
8:07 AM
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
1 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
35m 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 Brooklyn, MD covers 21.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 2, Arundel Expressway, Ritchie Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $3.53 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 16 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; 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; at 3.4 miles (MD 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Brooklyn, 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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