Origin
Annapolis, MD
Evening in Annapolis on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Easton, MD
Drive Time
1h
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annapolis, MD
Jason Gooljar
Easton, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Easton, MD covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, US 50, Easton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.90 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
20.8 miles from Annapolis, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Easton, MD covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
61 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
61 ft
~38.2 mi in
Elevation Range
61 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.1 miles (MD 70 / Bladen Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
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~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
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~0m in
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MD 70 / Bladen Street
Turn left onto MD 70 / Bladen Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.8 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
4
40.7 mi into trip
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~58m in
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Glebe Road
Turn left onto Glebe Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Easton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
Rehoboth
22.8 mi in
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~33m
|
via US 50
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 21 mi | 29m |
| US 50 | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| Easton Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Glebe Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 21 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Easton, 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
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
9
Turn right onto MD 322
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Parkway
10
Turn left onto Glebe Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Glebe Road
11
Turn straight onto North Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
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 20.8 miles from Annapolis, MD, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 41.7 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.8 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, 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 41.7 miles and 1h.
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 Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 21 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Annapolis, MD · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Annapolis, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Easton, MD
The final approach into Easton, 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 Easton, 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
$6.90 one way
$13.80 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Easton, MD
Evening in Easton on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
6 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
1h 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 Easton, MD covers 41.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, US 50, Easton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 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 $6.90 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 straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.9 miles (US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Easton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
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