Origin
Easton, MD
Evening in Easton on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, MD to Annapolis, MD
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, MD
Jonathan Borba
Annapolis, MD
Jason Gooljar
Trip Overview
The drive from Easton, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Easton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.9 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.00 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
21.1 miles from Easton, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
65 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
95 ft
Total Descent
85 ft
Highest Point
65 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
65 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MD 322 / Easton Parkway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MD 322 / Easton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MD 322 / Easton Parkway
Turn right onto MD 322 / Easton Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge onto US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~57m 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...
4
41.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gateway | 37.9 mi | 52m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Easton Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Glebe Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 37.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on South Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
2
Continue on Glebe Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glebe Road
3
Turn right onto MD 322
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Parkway
4
Take the ramp
499 ft
·
13 sec
5
Merge onto US 50
38 mi
·
52 min
·
Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 24A
Toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MD 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
10
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
11
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
12
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 21.1 miles from Easton, MD, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 42.3 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.1 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
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 Easton, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Easton, MD
This is one driving day of about 42.3 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Easton, 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 Ocean Gateway for about 37.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Easton, MD · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Easton, 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
$7.00 one way
$14.00 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in Annapolis on Sunday
Local time
8:54 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
6 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 1m 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 Easton, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Easton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Easton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.00 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 straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MD 322 / Easton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Easton, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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