Origin
Annapolis, MD
Night in Annapolis on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Burtonsville, MD
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annapolis, MD
Jason Gooljar
Burtonsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Annapolis to Burtonsville, expect a straightforward 34.4-mile trip that typically takes about 47 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on a combination of the Patuxent Freeway, I-97, and I-95 to get you between these two Maryland locations. Because the entire journey is easily manageable in a single day, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this commute is highly economical for solo travelers or families alike. Both the starting point and destination are nestled within the Northeast region, keeping the cultural and geographic transition minimal. Overall, this drive is a practical choice for those prioritizing speed and reliability over scenic detours.
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
17.2 miles from Annapolis, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 74% of your journey will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will find that the road maintains a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress across the 34.4-mile span. The longest stretch you will encounter is a 14.7-mile run along the Patuxent Freeway, which sets the tone for a high-speed, interstate-heavy drive. Unlike winding backroads, this route prioritizes direct movement, making it feel more like a functional transit link than a leisurely tour. While the transition between the Patuxent Freeway and the interstate system is seamless, you should remain prepared for the typical flow of traffic associated with major Maryland corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Patuxent Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Patuxent Freeway and I 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 34.4 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: at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
9
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burtonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33A; 33B
Toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burton...
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33B
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Burtonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bowie along the way.
Bowie
11.5 mi in
|
~15m
|
via MD 32
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Patuxent Freeway | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| I 97 | 6 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Sandy Spring Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| John Hanson Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Patuxent Freeway
— 14.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Burtonsville, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on I 97
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 97
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 32
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Exit 7
Toward MD 32: Columbia, Bowie
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 33A; 33B
Toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 33B
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MD 198
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandy Spring Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Arrive at destination
MD 198
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 47-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though it is wise to account for potential congestion on I-95. You will not need to schedule any formal stops, as the duration is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the major highways to avoid unnecessary detours. Given that the route is entirely highway-focused, stay alert during the transitions between the Patuxent Freeway and the interstates, as merging traffic can be heavy. Use the short length of this trip to your advantage by planning your arrival time around your specific needs in Burtonsville rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.
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 17.2 miles from Annapolis, MD, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 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 34.4 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.2 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burtonsville, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 34.4 miles and 47m.
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 Patuxent Freeway for about 14.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Annapolis, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Annapolis, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burtonsville, MD
The final approach into Burtonsville, 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 Burtonsville, 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
$5.69 one way
$11.38 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Burtonsville, MD
Night in Burtonsville on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
47m 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 Burtonsville, MD covers 34.4 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Patuxent Freeway, I 97, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 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 $5.69 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 10 significant decision points across 34.4 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: at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Burtonsville, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Bowie along the way.
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