Origin
Glenn Dale, MD
Afternoon in Glenn Dale on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenn Dale, MD to Annapolis, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenn Dale, MD
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Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glenn Dale, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 21.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Annapolis Road, Glenn Dale Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 21.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 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 4.5 miles in near MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 50 / John Hanson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road
Turn right onto MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 50 / John Hanson Highway
Merge onto US 50 / John Hanson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m 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 Glenn Dale, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial
19.2 mi in
|
~27m
Historic Annapolis State Capital
19.2 mi in
|
~27m
Annapolis South
19.4 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Annapolis Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Glenn Dale Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Collington Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bell Station Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenn Dale, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MD 564
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lanham Severn Road
3
Turn right onto MD 193
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenn Dale Boulevard
4
Turn slight left
213 ft
·
7 sec
5
Continue on Bell Station Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bell Station Road
6
Turn left onto MD 450
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Annapolis Road
7
Turn right onto MD 197
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Laurel Bowie Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on MD 197
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Collington Road
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
10
Merge onto US 50
13 mi
·
14 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
$3.51 one way
$7.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
1:23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 Glenn Dale, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 21.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Annapolis Road, Glenn Dale Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Glenn Dale, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.51 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 11 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MD 197 / Laurel Bowie Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 50 / John Hanson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Glenn Dale, 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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