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Trip from Grasonville, MD to Annapolis, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

21.2 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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 Grasonville, 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 Main Street, Chester River Beach Road, Blue Star Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.51 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.6 miles from Grasonville, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Grasonville, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grasonville, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Chester River Beach Road
Blue Star Memorial Highway
MD 70 South
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Northwest Street
Church Circle
School Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Perrys Corner Road

82 ft · 10 sec · Perrys Corner Road
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto Chester River Beach Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Chester River Beach Road
4

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 22 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

18 mi · 26 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis

0.3 mi · 36 sec · MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis
7

Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
8

Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
9

Turn left onto Northwest Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Northwest Street
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Church Circle
11

Exit the rotary onto School Street

138 ft · 6 sec · School Street
12

Arrive at your destination

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 10.6 miles from Grasonville, MD, or about 15m into the drive.

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 21 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.6 miles or 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 26m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Grasonville, MD.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Grasonville, MD

This is one driving day of about 21.2 miles and 31m.

At 21.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.6 mi from Grasonville, MD · 15m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Parole, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevensville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Grasonville, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Annapolis, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Annapolis, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Grasonville, MD

Night in Grasonville on Wednesday

Local time

11:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annapolis, MD

Night in Annapolis on Wednesday

Local time

11:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

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 Grasonville, 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 Main Street, Chester River Beach Road, Blue Star Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Grasonville, 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.
The drive from Grasonville, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grasonville, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grasonville, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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