Origin
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Evening in Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Annapolis, MD
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
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Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, South Solomons Island Road, North Solomons Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on Solomons Island Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.17 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
27.6 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 55.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Solomons Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.9 miles in near MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 2.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
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MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
52.3 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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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
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
55.1 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Solomons Island Road | 18.9 mi | 29m |
| South Solomons Island Road | 15.3 mi | 21m |
| North Solomons Island Road | 14.6 mi | 22m |
| Rousby Hall Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| John Hanson Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| New Solomoms Island Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Coyote Trail | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Solomons Island Road
— 18.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on Catalina Drive
503 ft
·
19 sec
·
Catalina Drive
2
Turn left onto Coyote Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyote Trail
3
At end of road, turn right onto MD 760
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 760
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
5
Continue on MD 760
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
6
Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit onto MD 2
422 ft
·
12 sec
·
MD 2
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto MD 2
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the right lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
162 ft
·
2 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
11
Continue on MD 2
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
12
Continue on MD 2
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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New Solomoms Island Road
13
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
15
Continue on MD 2
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
16
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.
17
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
John Hanson Highway
18
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.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
20
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Northwest Street
23
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
24
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
25
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 27.6 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.9 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 12 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.6 miles or 41m 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 12m
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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
This is one driving day of about 55.3 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Solomons Island Road for about 18.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.17 one way
$18.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in Annapolis on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Solomons Island Road, South Solomons Island Road, North Solomons Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.17 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 55.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 2.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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