Origin
Annapolis, MD
Late night in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Riviera Beach, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Riviera Beach, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Riviera Beach, MD covers 16.3 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 2, Edwin Raynor Boulevard, Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on MD 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Riviera Beach, MD covers 16.3 miles and takes about 28m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (MD 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Nav...
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 2
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Turn right onto MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Glen Road
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Riviera Beach, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Naval Academy along the way.
Naval Academy
3.2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via MD 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 2 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Edwin Raynor Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Fort Smallwood Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Magothy Bridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riviera Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 2
— 6.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Riviera Beach, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit onto MD 2
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MD 2
Exit 27
Toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
MD 2
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn right onto MD 648
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Magothy Bridge Road
12
Turn left onto Edwin Raynor Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Edwin Raynor Boulevard
13
Continue on MD 173
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Smallwood Road
14
Continue on Riviera Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riviera Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn right onto Main Avenue
97 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Avenue
16
Turn left onto Glen Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Road
120 ft
·
7 sec
·
Glen Road
18
Turn right onto Gina Court
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
Gina Court
19
Arrive at destination
Gina Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Riviera Beach, MD
Late night in Riviera Beach on Friday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 Riviera Beach, MD covers 16.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 2, Edwin Raynor Boulevard, Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 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 $2.70 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 16.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (MD 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Riviera Beach, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Naval Academy along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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