Origin
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Afternoon in Chesapeake Beach on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake Beach, 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
47m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
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 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Carly Dernetz
Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 28.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Solomons Island Road, East Chesapeake Beach Road, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Solomons Island Road | 20.1 mi | 31m |
| East Chesapeake Beach Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bayside Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| John Hanson Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| New Solomoms Island Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| MD 2 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Solomons Island Road
— 20.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on C Street
56 ft
·
11 sec
·
C Street
2
Turn left onto 17th Street
480 ft
·
29 sec
·
17th Street
3
Turn right onto MD 261
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bayside Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto MD 260
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Chesapeake Beach Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge onto Solomons Island Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Solomons Island Road
7
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
8
Continue on MD 2
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
9
Continue on MD 2
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
New Solomoms Island Road
10
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
12
Continue on MD 2
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit onto MD 2
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
MD 2
Toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
John Hanson Highway
15
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.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
17
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
20
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
21
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
22
Arrive at destination
School Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 261 / Bayside Road
Turn right onto MD 261 / Bayside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2 toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
8
26.8 mi into trip
|
~43m 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...
7
27.1 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
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
1:37 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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?
28.9 mi in 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Solomons Island Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 261 / Bayside Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chesapeake Beach, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial
26.8 mi in
|
~43m
Historic Annapolis State Capital
26.8 mi in
|
~43m
Annapolis South
27.1 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Solomons Island Road. 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 (MD 261 / Bayside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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