Trip from Burtonsville, MD to Annapolis, MD

Drive Time

48m

Distance

30.5 mi

49 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 44m ★

6 AM

0h 48m

8 AM

0h 56m

10 AM

0h 51m

12 PM

0h 50m

3 PM

0h 51m

5 PM

0h 56m

8 PM

0h 46m

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

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Burtonsville, MD

Jonathan Borba

Annapolis, MD

Jason Gooljar

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Burtonsville to Annapolis, you can expect a straightforward 30.5-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Patuxent Freeway, I-97, and Laurel Fort Meade Road. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective excursion through Maryland. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is an ideal choice for those who want to reach the state capital efficiently without spending hours behind the wheel.

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

15.3 miles from Burtonsville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing 47% highway travel with local road segments. You will spend your most significant uninterrupted period on the Patuxent Freeway, which spans 8.3 miles of the total distance. As you transition between the freeway sections and local connectors like Laurel Fort Meade Road, the pace of the drive shifts noticeably. The route avoids the monotony of a purely interstate-focused trip, providing enough variety to keep the drive engaging. Expect a practical, functional transit that moves you steadily from the suburbs toward the coastal side of the state.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Patuxent Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 30.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

25 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay...

25.8 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay...

28.5 mi into trip | ~44m 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...

28.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South

Towns Along This Route

Between Burtonsville, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.

Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial

28.5 mi in | ~44m

Historic Annapolis State Capital

28.5 mi in | ~44m

Annapolis South

28.7 mi in | ~44m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Patuxent Freeway	8.3 mi	11m
I 97	6 mi	6m
Laurel Fort Meade Road	4.4 mi	7m
Sandy Spring Road	3.9 mi	7m
John Hanson Highway	2.2 mi	2m
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m
Gorman Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
Fort Meade Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Patuxent Freeway — 8.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burtonsville, MD and Annapolis, MD.

Start on MD 198

504 ft · 21 sec · Old Columbia Pike

Turn left

76 ft · 13 sec

Turn sharp left

92 ft · 6 sec

Turn right onto MD 198

514 ft · 16 sec · Old Columbia Pike

Continue on MD 198

3.9 mi · 7 min · Sandy Spring Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on MD 198

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gorman Avenue

Continue on MD 198

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fort Meade Road

Continue on MD 198

4.4 mi · 7 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward MD 32 East: Odenton

Merge onto MD 32

8.3 mi · 11 min · Patuxent Freeway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 97

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 97

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

2.2 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 24 Toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South

Turn straight onto MD 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

Turn left onto Northwest Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Northwest Street

Enter roundabout onto School Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · School Street

Continue on School Street

137 ft · 5 sec · School Street

Arrive at destination

School Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a short 48-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the main highway corridors is always a smart move to ensure you stay within your estimated travel time. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily complete the journey in one push without needing to factor in extra breaks. If you want to optimize your travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours to keep your transit time closer to the 48-minute mark. Your most valuable tip for this specific route is to keep your $5 fuel budget in mind, as it covers the modest distance comfortably without requiring mid-trip refueling.

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 15.3 miles from Burtonsville, MD, or about 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.3 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 30.5 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.3 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Burtonsville, 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 Burtonsville, MD

This is one driving day of about 30.5 miles and 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burtonsville, 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 Patuxent Freeway for about 8.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.3 mi from Burtonsville, MD · 26m 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Burtonsville, 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.05 one way

$10.09 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$5.52	$11.04
premium	$4.92	$5.91	$11.82
diesel	$5.64	$6.78	$13.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.2	$3.20	$1.46
Efficient EV	7.6	$2.67	$1.22
EV Truck/SUV	12.2	$4.27	$1.95

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 13 hours ago

Origin

Burtonsville, MD

Night in Burtonsville on Sunday

Local time

10:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annapolis, MD

Night in Annapolis on Sunday

Local time

10:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

19 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

48m 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 Burtonsville, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 30.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Patuxent Freeway, I 97, Laurel Fort Meade Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Burtonsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.05 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.

Between Burtonsville, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.

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Trip from Burtonsville, MD to Annapolis, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Annapolis, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Burtonsville, MD

Annapolis, MD

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

48m on the road

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