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Trip from Annapolis, MD to Takoma Park, MD

Drive Time

46m

Distance

30.2 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Downtown Annapolis, MD, MD

Annapolis, MD

Jason Gooljar

Downtown Takoma Park, MD, MD

Takoma Park, MD

JINISH RAJAGOPAL

Trip Overview

The drive from Annapolis, MD to Takoma Park, MD covers 30.2 miles and takes about 46m 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, East-West Highway, Veterans Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15.1 miles from Annapolis, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 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 20.1 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 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 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 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 / College Avenue

Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / College Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MD 70 / Bladen Street

Turn left onto MD 70 / Bladen Street

Navigation decision point

7
22.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward MD 410

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward MD 410
3
24.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | MD 410 / Riverdale Road

Continue onto MD 410 / Riverdale Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
30.2 mi into trip | ~46m in | MD 410 / Philadelphia Avenue

Turn right onto MD 410 / Philadelphia Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John Hanson Highway 20.1 mi 24m
East-West Highway 4.3 mi 9m
Veterans Parkway 1.8 mi 3m
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Riverdale Road 1 mi 2m
Ethan Allen Avenue 0.7 mi 2m
Bladen Street 0.3 mi <1m
College Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: John Hanson Highway — 20.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Takoma Park, 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

20 mi · 24 min · John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 5 Toward MD 410 Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto MD 410

1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway
10

Continue on MD 410

1.0 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on MD 410

4.3 mi · 9 min · East-West Highway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on MD 410

0.7 mi · 2 min · Ethan Allen Avenue
13

Continue on MD 195; MD 410

362 ft · 15 sec · Carroll Avenue
14

Turn right onto MD 410

50 ft · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Arrive at destination

MD 410

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.1 miles from Annapolis, MD, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30.2 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.1 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Takoma Park, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Annapolis, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Annapolis, MD

This is one driving day of about 30.2 miles and 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Annapolis, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on John Hanson Highway for about 20.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.1 mi from Annapolis, MD · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

15 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Annapolis, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Takoma Park, MD

The final approach into Takoma Park, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Takoma Park, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $20 near mile 30.2
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.00 one way

$9.99 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.47 $10.94
premium $4.92 $5.85 $11.70
diesel $5.64 $6.71 $13.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.64 $1.21
EV Truck/SUV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

Annapolis, MD

Morning in Annapolis on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Takoma Park, MD

Morning in Takoma Park on Monday

Local time

7:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

7 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

46m 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 Takoma Park, MD covers 30.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, East-West Highway, Veterans Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $5.00 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 46m drive. You will face about 5 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 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Annapolis, MD to Takoma Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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