Origin
Annapolis, MD
Late night in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Suitland, MD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Suitland, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Suitland, MD covers 30 miles and takes about 43m 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, Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Addison Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.8 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 30 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 17.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Suitland, MD is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
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~0m in
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MD 70 / Bladen Street
Turn left onto MD 70 / Bladen Street
Navigation decision point
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden
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 8
Toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highwa...
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Addison Road
Turn left onto Addison Road
Navigation decision point
4
30 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn left
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 Suitland, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glenarden along the way.
Glenarden
19.9 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Highway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Addison Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Silver Hill Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Walker Mill Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 17.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Suitland, 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
18 mi
·
21 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 8
Toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 704
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
10
Turn left onto Addison Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Addison Road
11
Continue on Walker Mill Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Walker Mill Road
12
Continue on MD 458
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Silver Hill Road
13
Turn left onto Suitland Road
310 ft
·
23 sec
·
Suitland Road
14
Turn left
92 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Suitland, MD
Late night in Suitland on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
25 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
43m 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 Suitland, MD covers 30 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Addison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 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 $4.97 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.
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Suitland, MD is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Suitland, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glenarden along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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