Origin
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Night in Fort George G Mead Junction on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort George G Mead Junction, 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
34m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort George G Mead Junction, MD
Esteban Carriazo
Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 24.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Patuxent Freeway, I 97, John Hanson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Patuxent Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 24.4 miles, with most of the trip on Patuxent Freeway and I 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.9 miles on Patuxent Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Patuxent Freeway and I 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
22.4 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial
22.4 mi in
|
~31m
Historic Annapolis State Capital
22.4 mi in
|
~31m
Annapolis South
22.6 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Patuxent Freeway | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| I 97 | 6 mi | 6m |
| John Hanson Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Guilford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dorsey Run Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Patuxent Freeway
— 11.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on this road
106 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Brock Bridge Road
3
Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Guilford Road
4
Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dorsey Run Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
6
Merge onto MD 32
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 97
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 97
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
10
Merge onto US 50; US 301
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John Hanson Highway
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
13
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
16
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
17
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
18
Arrive at destination
School Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
9:29 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
2 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
34m 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 Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 24.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Patuxent Freeway, I 97, John Hanson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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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