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Trip from Londontowne, MD to Annapolis, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

14m

Distance

7.8 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

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

Downtown Londontowne, MD, MD

Londontowne, 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 Londontowne, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 7.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Londontown Road, Mayo Road, Solomons Island Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.29 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

3.9 miles from Londontowne, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 7.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Londontown Road 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 Londontowne, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 14m 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 Londontowne, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Londontown Road
Mayo Road
Solomons Island Road
US 301 East
John Hanson Highway
MD 70
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Northwest Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Londontown Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tacoma Road

236 ft · 17 sec · Tacoma Road
2

Turn left onto Londontown Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Londontown Road
3

Turn right onto Mayo Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Mayo Road
4

Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Solomons Island Road
5

Take the exit slight right toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
6

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

0.6 mi · 49 sec · John Hanson Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital

0.2 mi · 32 sec · MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
8

Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
9

Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
10

Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
11

Turn left onto Northwest Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Northwest Street
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Church Circle
13

Exit the rotary onto School Street

138 ft · 6 sec · School Street
14

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 3.9 miles from Londontowne, MD, or about 7m 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 7.8 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.9 miles or 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

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 Londontowne, MD.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Londontowne, MD

This is one driving day of about 7.8 miles and 14m.

At 7.8 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 3.9 mi from Londontowne, MD · 7m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Parole, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 7.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Severna Park, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.9 miles from Londontowne, 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

$1.29 one way

$2.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.42 $2.83
premium $4.93 $1.51 $3.03
diesel $5.61 $1.72 $3.44

Estimated Tolls: $7.00

Bay Bridge $7.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.3 0 $0.82 $0.37
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.68 $0.31
EV Truck/SUV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

Londontowne, MD

Late night in Londontowne on Thursday

Local time

1:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annapolis, MD

Late night in Annapolis on Thursday

Local time

1:00 AM

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

14m 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 Londontowne, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 7.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Londontown Road, Mayo Road, Solomons Island Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from Londontowne, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.29 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 Londontowne, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 14m 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 Londontowne, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Londontowne, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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