Origin
Annapolis, MD
Morning in Annapolis on Saturday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Pumphrey, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Pumphrey, MD
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Trip Overview
Annapolis, MD to Pumphrey, MD is 25.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 97, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's best suited for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 97 and John Hanson Highway. Expect a relatively smooth experience with minimal interruptions, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 17.3 miles on I 97. You'll transition from Roscoe Rowe Boulevard onto the interstate, and the character remains consistent for the majority of the trip. It's designed for getting you to your destination efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 97 and John Hanson Highway. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 11 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
|
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.
7
24 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward MD 648: Ferndale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward MD 648: Ferndale
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 648 North: Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Light Rail, Police
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 648 North: Baltimore-Annapolis Boulev...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| John Hanson Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Belle Grove Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gibbons Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 17.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Pumphrey, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 648: Ferndale
13
Merge onto I 695
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 5
Toward MD 648: Ferndale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
281 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MD 648 North: Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Light Rail, Police
16
Turn straight onto MD 648
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
17
Turn slight right onto MD 170
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belle Grove Road
18
Turn right onto Gibbons Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gibbons Avenue
19
Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elizabeth Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Elizabeth Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Pumphrey, MD
Morning in Pumphrey on Saturday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
34m 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 Pumphrey, MD covers 25.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 97, John Hanson Highway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $4.24 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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.
The route from Annapolis, MD to Pumphrey, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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