Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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 Park, MD
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The drive from Annapolis, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD covers 20.9 miles and takes about 34m 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 $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 34m highway drive covering 20.9 miles, with most of the trip on MD 2 and Arundel Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on MD 2.
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.
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 14 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / College Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 270
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Naval Academy along the way.
Naval Academy
| 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 |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Brooklyn Park, MD.
Start on School Street
Enter roundabout onto MD 450
Continue on MD 450
Turn left onto MD 70
Continue on MD 70
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
Take the exit
Turn left onto MD 270
Turn right onto MD 2
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Turn right onto Marshall Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Brooklyn Park on Friday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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