Drive Time
59m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Jason Gooljar
The drive from Brookmont, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 39 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Maryland Avenue, MacArthur Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 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
19.5 miles from Brookmont, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 39 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brookmont, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 59m 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 Brookmont, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maryland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MacArthur Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arizona Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canal Road Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whitehurst Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| K Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Circle Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brookmont, MD and Annapolis, MD.
Start on 63rd Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
Turn right onto Arizona Avenue Northwest
At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Road Northwest
Keep slight right to continue on Whitehurst Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Whitehurst Freeway
Continue on K Street Northwest
Take the exit straight toward K Street Northwest
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Circle Northwest
Exit the rotary onto Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Turn slight left onto H Street Northwest
Keep slight left to continue on H Street Northwest
Turn left onto New York Avenue Northwest
Continue on K Street Northwest
Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
Turn right onto K Street Northwest
Continue on K Street Northeast
Turn left onto 6th Street Northeast
Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast
Turn right onto Mount Olivet Road Northeast
Turn left
Turn right onto New York Avenue Northeast
Continue on John Hanson Highway
Keep slight right to continue on John Hanson Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle
Exit the rotary onto School Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annapolis, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brookmont, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Brookmont, MD
This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Brookmont, MD · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Brookmont, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Annapolis, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Brookmont on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Annapolis on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Adelphi, MD
20 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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