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Trip from Fruitland, MD to Annapolis, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

92.9 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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Downtown Fruitland, MD, MD

Fruitland, MD

Jonathan Borba

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 Fruitland, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 92.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on Ocean Gateway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.40 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.

Midpoint

46.4 miles from Fruitland, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 92.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 92.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 28.2 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 2.4 miles in near South Division Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 92.9 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 2.4 miles (South Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (East Carroll Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | South Division Street

Turn left onto South Division Street

Navigation decision point

7
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | East Carroll Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Carroll Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard

Turn right onto US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
90.8 mi into trip | ~2h 8m 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...
6
92.7 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | School Street

Enter roundabout onto School Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ocean Gateway 28.2 mi 39m
Sussex Highway 19.3 mi 26m
Shore Highway 17.4 mi 24m
Seashore Highway 7.5 mi 9m
Queen Anne Highway 6.2 mi 8m
South Salisbury Boulevard 5.3 mi 9m
North Salisbury Boulevard 3.1 mi 3m
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Ocean Gateway — 28.2 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

24 ft · 0 sec · this road
2

Turn straight onto US 13 BUS

219 ft · 9 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
3

Continue on US 13 BUS

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Fruitland Boulevard
4

Continue on US 13 BUS

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
5

Turn slight right

164 ft · 5 sec
6

Turn slight right onto West College Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West College Avenue
7

Turn left onto South Division Street

353 ft · 9 sec · South Division Street
8

Continue on Eastern Shore Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Eastern Shore Drive
9

At end of road, turn left onto East Carroll Street

392 ft · 13 sec · East Carroll Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto US 13 BUS

3.8 mi · 6 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 13

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
12

Continue on US 13

19 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
13

Take the exit

166 ft · 5 sec
14

Continue on Rifle Range Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Rifle Range Road
15

Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Market Street
17

Turn right onto DE 404 Business

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
18

Continue on MD 404

17 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
19

Continue on MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
20

Take the exit

527 ft · 14 sec
21

Merge onto US 50

28 mi · 39 min · Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 24A Toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis Use the right lane.
23

Continue on MD 70

1.4 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
25

Turn left onto Northwest Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Northwest Street
26

Enter roundabout onto School Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · School Street
27

Continue on School Street

137 ft · 5 sec · School Street
28

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 46.4 miles from Fruitland, MD, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 20 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m

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 Fruitland, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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

+

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 Fruitland, MD

This is one driving day of about 92.9 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fruitland, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 28.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.4 mi from Fruitland, MD · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Bridgeville, DE, DE

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bridgeville, DE

46 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

Seaford, DE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boonsboro, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Fruitland, 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.

Assateague Island National Seashore

Assateague Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...

27 mi from route ~69 min detour $25
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

29 mi from route ~74 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.40 one way

$30.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.87 $33.74
premium $4.93 $18.02 $36.03
diesel $5.61 $20.51 $41.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.9 0 $9.75 $4.46
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72
EV Truck/SUV 37.2 0 $13.01 $5.95

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fruitland, MD

Afternoon in Fruitland on Thursday

Local time

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annapolis, MD

Afternoon in Annapolis on Thursday

Local time

4:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Bridgeville, DE

46 mi in

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

13 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

2h 12m 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 Fruitland, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 92.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Fruitland, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.40 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 15 significant decision points across 92.9 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 2.4 miles (South Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (East Carroll Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 13 BUS / South Salisbury Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fruitland, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Assateague Island National Seashore and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park.

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