Origin
Jessup, MD
Night in Jessup on Thursday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jessup, MD to Annapolis, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jessup, MD
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Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jessup, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 23.4 miles and takes about 36m 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, Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Patuxent Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Jessup, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 23.4 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18 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...
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
21.4 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
21.6 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
23.3 mi into trip
|
~36m 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 Jessup, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial
21.4 mi in
|
~32m
Historic Annapolis State Capital
21.4 mi in
|
~32m
Annapolis South
21.6 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Patuxent Freeway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| I 97 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Annapolis Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| John Hanson Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Jessup Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Patuxent Freeway
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jessup, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on MD 175
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jessup Road
2
Continue on MD 175
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Annapolis Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on MD 175
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Annapolis Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Annapolis
5
Merge onto MD 32
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 97
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 97
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
9
Merge onto US 50; US 301
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John Hanson Highway
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
12
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
15
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
16
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
17
Arrive at destination
School Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
10:46 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
11 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
36m 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 Jessup, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 23.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Patuxent Freeway, I 97, Annapolis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Jessup, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 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 12 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jessup, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
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