Origin
Cape Saint Claire, MD
Afternoon in Cape Saint Claire on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Annapolis, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Saint Claire, MD
Jay Johnson
Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 8.1 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Cape Saint Claire Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cape Saint Claire Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hampton Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hilltop Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Blue Ridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Saint Claire, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on Dogwood Tree Drive
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dogwood Tree Drive
2
Turn right onto Hampton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Road
3
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Blue Ridge Drive
4
Turn right onto Hilltop Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hilltop Drive
5
Turn right onto Cape Saint Claire Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Saint Claire Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 301 West: Washington
7
Merge onto US 50; US 301
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 24A
Toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MD 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
12
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
13
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
14
Arrive at destination
School Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hampton Road
Turn right onto Hampton Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Blue Ridge Drive
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 50; US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 50; US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 24A
Toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Anna...
6
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Annapolis, MD
Afternoon in Annapolis on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
8.1 mi in 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hampton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Hampton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Blue Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 50; US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Annapolis, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hampton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Blue Ridge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 50; US 301 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Annapolis, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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