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Trip from Annapolis, MD to Emmitsburg, MD

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

78.4 mi

126 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Annapolis, MD, MD

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Downtown Emmitsburg, MD, MD

Emmitsburg, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Annapolis, MD to Emmitsburg, MD covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 97, Taneytown Pike, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on I 97. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.97 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

39.2 miles from Annapolis, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Annapolis, MD to Emmitsburg, MD covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 78.4 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: near the start (MD 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 450 / College Avenue

Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / College Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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
6
11.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 97

Keep slight left at fork onto I 97

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

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 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
8
36.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

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 19 Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

Towns Along This Route

Between Annapolis, MD and Emmitsburg, MD, road signs point toward Towson and Reisterstown.

Towson

21.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 97

Reisterstown

36.6 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 97 17.4 mi 20m
Taneytown Pike 17 mi 24m
Baltimore Beltway 13.6 mi 18m
Baltimore Boulevard 10 mi 15m
Northwest Expressway 9.1 mi 11m
John Hanson Highway 1.8 mi 2m
East Baltimore Street 1.8 mi 4m
Westminster Pike 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 97 — 17.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Emmitsburg, 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
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
10

Continue on I 97

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 97
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 97

10 mi · 11 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97
Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 695

14 mi · 18 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 19 Toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on I 795

8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 795

0.7 mi · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
Exit 9B Toward MD 140 West: Westminster
17

Merge onto MD 140

1.7 mi · 2 min · Westminster Pike
18

Continue on MD 140

10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on MD 97; MD 140

0.7 mi · 54 sec · College View Boulevard
20

Continue on MD 140

9.3 mi · 12 min · Taneytown Pike
21

Enter roundabout onto MD 140

73 ft · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike
22

Continue on MD 140

237 ft · 6 sec · Taneytown Pike
23

Continue on MD 140

1.8 mi · 4 min · East Baltimore Street
24

Continue on MD 140

7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Continue on MD 140

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Turn left onto South Seton Avenue

58 ft · 1 sec · South Seton Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

South Seton Avenue

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 39.2 miles from Annapolis, MD, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 78.4 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.2 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Emmitsburg, 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.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 78.4 miles and 1h 50m.

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 I 97 for about 17.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.2 mi from Annapolis, MD · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

39 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Annapolis, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Emmitsburg, MD

The final approach into Emmitsburg, 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 Emmitsburg, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 73
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour $20 near mile 78.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.97 one way

$25.95 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $14.20 $28.39
premium $4.92 $15.19 $30.38
diesel $5.64 $17.42 $34.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.86 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Annapolis, MD

Morning in Annapolis on Monday

Local time

8:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Emmitsburg, MD

Morning in Emmitsburg on Monday

Local time

8:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

3 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 50m 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 Emmitsburg, MD covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 97, Taneytown Pike, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 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 $12.97 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 12 significant decision points across 78.4 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: near the start (MD 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Annapolis, MD and Emmitsburg, MD, road signs point toward Towson and Reisterstown.

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