The drive from Brentwood, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, I 97, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.6 miles on I 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.55 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.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Brentwood, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 75.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 75.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.6 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.7 miles you will encounter 23 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: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.9 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington
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 10
Toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington
8
43.1 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
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 91B-A
Toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Tows...
9
43.3 mi into trip|~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91A
Toward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
8
52.7 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
73.7 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
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 24
Toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, An...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brentwood, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.
Washington
3.9 mi in|~6m
Baltimore
34 mi in|~39m|via I 70
Towson
43.1 mi in|~49m
Glen Burnie
43.1 mi in|~49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
38.6 mi
41m
I 97
16.7 mi
19m
Baltimore Beltway
8.8 mi
12m
John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi
2m
Jefferson National Pike
1.9 mi
2m
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Jefferson Pike
0.7 mi
1m
Mount Zion Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 38.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on Woodhirst Drive
0.1 mi·39 sec·Woodhirst Drive
2
Turn left onto Woodhill Way
476 ft·26 sec·Woodhill Way
3
Turn left onto Teen Barnes Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Teen Barnes Road
4
Turn left onto MD 180
0.7 mi·1 min·Jefferson Pike
5
Enter roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
17 ft·0 sec·Mount Zion Road
6
Continue on Mount Zion Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·Mount Zion Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 15 North, US 340 East
8
Merge onto US 15; US 340
1.9 mi·2 min·Jefferson National Pike
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward I 70 East: Baltimore, WashingtonUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
23 mi·24 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi·6 min·I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
9.1 mi·9 min·I 70
Toward BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 91B-AToward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen BurnieUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 91AToward I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen BurnieUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 695
8.8 mi·12 min·Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay BridgeUse the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi·10 min·I 97
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 97
7.8 mi·8 min·I 97
Toward Bay Bridge
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
21
Merge onto US 50; US 301
2.2 mi·2 min·John Hanson Highway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 24Toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State CapitalUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
24
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi·1 min·Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
25
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi·13 sec·Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Northwest Street
27
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·School Street
28
Continue on School Street
137 ft·5 sec·School Street
29
Arrive at destination
School Street
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 37.9 miles from Brentwood, MD, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.6 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annapolis, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brentwood, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brentwood, MD
This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Brentwood, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 38.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Brentwood, MD
· 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Brentwood, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Annapolis, MD
The final approach into Annapolis, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
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.
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$20
near mile 23.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.55 one way
$25.10 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.75
$27.49
premium
$4.93
$14.68
$29.36
diesel
$5.61
$16.71
$33.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.95
$3.63
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.62
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.84
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brentwood, MD
Evening
in Brentwood on Thursday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Annapolis, MD
Evening
in Annapolis on Thursday
Local time
6:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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
1h 32m 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 Brentwood, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 97, Baltimore Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Brentwood, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.55 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 75.7 miles you will encounter 23 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: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brentwood, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Baltimore, Towson and Glen Burnie.
