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Trip from North East, MD to Annapolis, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

75.2 mi

121 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

92 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

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Downtown North East, MD, MD

North East, MD

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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 North East, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 97, Express Toll Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.2 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.47 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

37.6 miles from North East, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 31.2 mi 36m
I 97 16.7 mi 19m
Express Toll Lanes 7.7 mi 9m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway 6 mi 8m
John Hanson Highway 2.2 mi 2m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway 2.2 mi 3m
North East Road 1.7 mi 2m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 31.2 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 272

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mauldin Avenue
2

Continue on MD 272

1.7 mi · 2 min · North East Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
4

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · this road
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
6

Merge onto I 95

31 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

6.5 mi · 7 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

1.2 mi · 1 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 895

3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
10

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
11

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 895

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Exit 6 Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 97

8.9 mi · 10 min · I 97
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 97

7.8 mi · 8 min · I 97
Toward Bay Bridge
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
19

Merge onto US 50; US 301

2.2 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway
20

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.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
22

Turn straight onto MD 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
23

Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
24

Turn left onto Northwest Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Northwest Street
25

Enter roundabout onto School Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · School Street
26

Continue on School Street

137 ft · 5 sec · School Street
27

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 37.6 miles from North East, MD, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.6 miles or 45m 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 19m

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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Open the route before leaving North East, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from North East, MD

This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from North East, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 31.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Parkville, MD

38 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

Aberdeen, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Essex, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from North East, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Annapolis, Maryland

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 75.2

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+14102638333

Visit website

Pier 1 Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North East, Maryland

0.1 mi

Café Normandie

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Annapolis, Maryland

0.1 mi

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 75.2

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+14102638333

Visit website

Pier 1 Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

North East, Maryland

Hours: 12–8 pm

+14102876599

Visit website

Café Normandie

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 75.2

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14102633382

Visit website

G & A RESTAURANT INC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.2

White Marsh, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14434483218

Visit website

Reuben's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.2

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14102670441

North East Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

North East, Maryland

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+14106567749

Visit website

Italia's Corner Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.7

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14106843817

Visit website

Seoul Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.9

Edgewood, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–5:30 pm

+14106719399

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 48.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 37.6

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 37.6

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 43

Rosedale, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 37.6

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 48.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 37.6

Nottingham, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Institute Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14106851109

Visit website

Capital Hotel Annapolis

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 75.2

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 75.2

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 48.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14102460669

Visit website

Creative Alliance

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 43

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 12–5 pm

+14102761651

Visit website

Patterson Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14102763676

Baltimore Museum of Industry

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14107274808

Visit website

Legends of the Fog

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.1

Aberdeen, Maryland

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Riverside Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14103967931

American Visionary Art Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 48.4

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14102441900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 34.8 and 73.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
34.8 mi into trip | ~42m in | Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
9
50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie
7
52.1 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 97 South: Annapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 97 South: Annapolis
8
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 31m 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
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.47 one way

$24.93 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.65 $27.31
premium $4.93 $14.58 $29.17
diesel $5.61 $16.60 $33.21

Estimated Tolls: $0.42

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (6 mi) $0.42

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

$12

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

92 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Baltimore, Maryland

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electric Circuit Charging Station

Dundalk, Maryland

Other

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Baltimore, Maryland

Other

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Essex, Maryland

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Institute Charging Station

Baltimore, Maryland

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Rosedale, Maryland

Tesla

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Baltimore, Maryland

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Nottingham, Maryland

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 28 Other: 20 ChargePoint: 17 Shell Recharge: 12 Tesla: 7 EVgo: 3 Electrify America: 3 EV Connect: 1 Volta: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.90 $3.61
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01
EV Truck/SUV 30.1 0 $10.53 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

North East, MD

Afternoon in North East on Saturday

Local time

2:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Annapolis, MD

Afternoon in Annapolis on Saturday

Local time

2:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 75.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 34.8 miles in near Express Toll Lanes.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 34.8 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from North East, MD to Annapolis, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Burnie along the way.

Glen Burnie

50.4 mi in | ~1h 3m | via Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North East, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, I 97, Express Toll Lanes. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.6 miles from North East, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.47 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 34.8 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from North East, MD to Annapolis, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glen Burnie along the way.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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