Origin
Annapolis, MD
Late night in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
1:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Glassmanor, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Glassmanor, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Glassmanor, MD covers 35.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Anacostia Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 35.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 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 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 70 / Bladen Street
Turn left onto MD 70 / Bladen Street
Navigation decision point
7
26 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Alexand...
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
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 2B
Toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Audrey Lane
Turn left onto Audrey Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Annapolis, MD and Glassmanor, MD, road signs point toward Alexandria and Jbab.
Alexandria
26 mi in
|
~32m
Jbab
32.6 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 23.9 mi | 28m |
| Anacostia Freeway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Capitol Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Capitol Street Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Indian Head Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 23.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Glassmanor, 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
24 mi
·
28 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Alexandria
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MD 201
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on DC 295
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 2B
Toward South Capitol Street, JBAB
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Exit 2
13
Turn straight onto South Capitol Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Capitol Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on South Capitol Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Capitol Street
15
Continue on MD 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Indian Head Highway
16
Turn left onto Audrey Lane
401 ft
·
14 sec
·
Audrey Lane
Use the straight lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Audrey Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Annapolis, MD · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Annapolis, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glassmanor, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Glassmanor, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.85 one way
$11.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
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
Glassmanor, MD
Late night in Glassmanor on Friday
Local time
1:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
19 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
49m 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 Glassmanor, MD covers 35.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Anacostia Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.85 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 49m drive. You will face about 6 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 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Annapolis, MD and Glassmanor, MD, road signs point toward Alexandria and Jbab.
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