Trip from Annapolis, MD to Londontowne, MD

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Solomons Island Road, West Street, Oakwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Annapolis, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Annapolis, MD to Londontowne, MD?

The route from Annapolis, MD to Londontowne, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

15m

Distance

6.9 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 14m ★

6 AM

0h 16m

8 AM

0h 18m

10 AM

0h 16m

12 PM

0h 16m

3 PM

0h 17m

5 PM

0h 18m

8 PM

0h 15m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Annapolis, MD to Londontowne, MD covers 6.9 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Solomons Island Road, West Street, Oakwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 6.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / West Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (MD 450 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (MD 2 / Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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 / West Street

Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / West Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | MD 450 / West Street

Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / West Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | MD 2 / Solomons Island Road

Turn left onto MD 2 / Solomons Island Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6

5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | MD 253 / Mayo Road

Turn left onto MD 253 / Mayo Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

6.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | Londontown Road

Turn right onto Londontown Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Solomons Island Road	3.3 mi	5m
West Street	2.5 mi	6m
Oakwood Road	0.4 mi	1m
Mayo Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Rockhold Road	0.1 mi	<1m
Chesapeake Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m
Tacoma Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
School Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Solomons Island Road — 3.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Londontowne, MD.

1

Start on School Street

137 ft · 6 sec · School Street

2

Enter roundabout onto MD 450

392 ft · 12 sec · West Street

3

Continue on MD 450

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Street

4

Enter roundabout onto MD 450

116 ft · 2 sec · West Street

5

Continue on MD 450

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Street

Use the straight lane.

6

Turn left onto MD 2

3.3 mi · 5 min · Solomons Island Road

Use the left lane.

7

Turn left onto MD 253

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Mayo Road

Use the left lane.

8

Turn left onto Oakwood Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Oakwood Road

9

Turn right onto Chesapeake Drive

419 ft · 18 sec · Chesapeake Drive

10

Turn slight left onto Rockhold Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Rockhold Road

11

Turn right onto Londontown Road

111 ft · 7 sec · Londontown Road

12

Turn left onto Tacoma Road

236 ft · 10 sec · Tacoma Road

13

Arrive at destination

Tacoma Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.14 one way

$2.29 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$1.25	$2.51
premium	$4.93	$1.34	$2.68
diesel	$5.61	$1.52	$3.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.1	$0.72	$0.33
Efficient EV	1.7	$0.60	$0.28
EV Truck/SUV	2.8	$0.97	$0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Annapolis, MD

Afternoon in Annapolis on Thursday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Londontowne, MD

Afternoon in Londontowne on Thursday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

2 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

15m 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 Londontowne, MD covers 6.9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Solomons Island Road, West Street, Oakwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.4 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 $1.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (MD 450 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (MD 2 / Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Annapolis, MD to Londontowne, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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