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Trip from Damascus, MD to Annapolis, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

50.9 mi

82 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

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census-designated place in Maryland, United States

Damascus, MD

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city in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Annapolis, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Damascus, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Patuxent Freeway, Damascus Road, I 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Patuxent Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 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

25.5 miles from Damascus, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Damascus, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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 21.6 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 45.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 50.9 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 45.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

6
45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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...
6
46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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...
8
48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
49.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | School Street

Enter roundabout onto School Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Patuxent Freeway 21.6 mi 29m
Damascus Road 9.2 mi 13m
I 97 6 mi 6m
Brighton Dam Road 4.2 mi 7m
New Hampshire Avenue 3 mi 7m
John Hanson Highway 2.2 mi 2m
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Ten Oaks Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Patuxent Freeway — 21.6 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

35 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MD 108

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on MD 108

9.2 mi · 13 min · Damascus Road
4

Continue on MD 650

3.0 mi · 7 min · New Hampshire Avenue
5

Turn left onto Brighton Dam Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Brighton Dam Road
6

Enter roundabout onto Ten Oaks Road

83 ft · 1 sec · Ten Oaks Road
7

Continue on Ten Oaks Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ten Oaks Road
8

Turn left onto MD 108

234 ft · 8 sec · Clarksville Pike
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
10

Merge onto MD 32

22 mi · 29 min · Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 97

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 97
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
14

Merge onto US 50; US 301

2.2 mi · 2 min · 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

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 25.5 miles from Damascus, MD, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 50.9 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.5 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 5m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Damascus, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Damascus, MD

This is one driving day of about 50.9 miles and 1h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Damascus, 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 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.5 mi from Damascus, MD · 41m into the drive

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

25 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 50.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Damascus, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $20 near mile 12.3
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $20
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.44 one way

$16.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.24 $18.48
premium $4.93 $9.87 $19.74
diesel $5.61 $11.24 $22.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.3 0 $5.34 $2.44
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04
EV Truck/SUV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Damascus, MD

Late night in Damascus on Wednesday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annapolis, MD

Late night in Annapolis on Wednesday

Local time

12:22 AM

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

5 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 17m 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 Damascus, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Patuxent Freeway, Damascus Road, I 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Damascus, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.44 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 50.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Damascus, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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