Origin
Summerfield, MD
Afternoon in Summerfield on Thursday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summerfield, MD to Annapolis, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summerfield, MD
Chris F
Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Summerfield, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 24.9 miles and takes about 33m 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, Capital Beltway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 33m drive with frequent turns across 24.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 18.6 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 0.2 miles in near Sean Taylor Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Sean Taylor Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sean Taylor Road
Enter roundabout onto Sean Taylor Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
23.1 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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 Summerfield, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Baltimore
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial
22.8 mi in
|
~29m
Historic Annapolis State Capital
22.8 mi in
|
~29m
Annapolis South
23.1 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Capital Beltway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sean Taylor Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Landover Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Brightseat Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerfield, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
79 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard
4
Enter roundabout onto Sean Taylor Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sean Taylor Road
5
Continue on Sean Taylor Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sean Taylor Road
6
Continue on Brightseat Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Brightseat Road
7
Turn right onto MD 202
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Landover Road
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
9
Merge onto I 95; I 495
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 50
19 mi
·
21 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
14
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
17
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
18
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
19
Arrive at destination
School Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Annapolis, MD
Afternoon in Annapolis on Thursday
Local time
3:48 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
1 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
33m 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 Summerfield, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 24.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Summerfield, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 13 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Sean Taylor Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Summerfield, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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