Origin
Annapolis, MD
Afternoon in Annapolis on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to West Ocean City, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
105.6 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
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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West Ocean City, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to West Ocean City, MD covers 105.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Circle, College Avenue, Bladen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.51 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Annapolis, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 105.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 105.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Annapolis, MD to West Ocean City, MD is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Annapolis, MD to West Ocean City, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Circle | — | — |
| College Avenue | — | — |
| Bladen Street | — | — |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Queen Anne Highway | — | — |
| Shore Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and West Ocean City, MD.
1
Start on School Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Circle
3
Exit the rotary onto College Avenue
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
College Avenue
4
Turn left onto Bladen Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bladen Street
5
Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: Bay Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 50 East: Bay Bridge
7
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
9
Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Anne Highway
10
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Highway
11
Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
12
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Franklin Street
13
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Avenue
14
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Legion Road
15
Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Shore Highway
16
Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Seashore Highway
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Market Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on Seashore Highway
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Seashore Highway
20
Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
21
Continue on Worcester Highway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Highway
22
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
23
Continue on Worcester Highway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Worcester Highway
24
Turn left onto Race Track Road
479 ft
·
12 sec
·
Race Track Road
25
Turn right onto Worcester Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Highway
26
Turn left onto Friendship Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Friendship Road
27
Turn left onto Ocean Gateway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ocean Gateway
28
Turn right onto Old Bridge Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Bridge Road
29
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Annapolis, MD, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Ocean City, 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.
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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 105.6 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Annapolis, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.8 mi from Annapolis, MD · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Annapolis, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Ocean City, MD
The final approach into West Ocean City, 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 West Ocean City, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.51 one way
$35.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
West Ocean City, MD
Afternoon in West Ocean City on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Bridgeville, DE
53 mi in
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
9 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
2h 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 West Ocean City, MD covers 105.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Circle, College Avenue, Bladen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.8 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 $17.51 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Annapolis, MD to West Ocean City, MD is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Annapolis, MD to West Ocean City, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Annapolis, MD to West Ocean City, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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