The drive from West Ocean City, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Gateway, Dupont Boulevard, Seashore Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on Ocean Gateway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.81 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.7 miles from West Ocean City, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 107.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 107.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Gateway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.9 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 45.5 miles in near DE 404 Business / Market Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 107.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 45.5 miles (DE 404 Business / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.9 miles (DE 404 Business / Seashore Highway): Navigation decision point; at 77.1 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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45.5 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|DE 404 Business / Market Street
Turn left onto DE 404 Business / Market Street
Navigation decision point
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45.9 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|DE 404 Business / Seashore Highway
Turn right onto DE 404 Business / Seashore Highway
Navigation decision point
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77.1 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge onto US 50 / Ocean Gateway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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105.3 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 24A
Toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Anna...
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107.3 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ocean Gateway
31.9 mi
44m
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi
28m
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi
26m
Shore Highway
17.4 mi
24m
Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Worcester Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Friendship Road
1.6 mi
2m
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Ocean Gateway
— 31.9 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Ocean City, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on Old Bridge Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Old Bridge Road
2
Turn left onto US 50
3.7 mi·5 min·Ocean Gateway
3
Take the exit
154 ft·4 sec
4
Turn straight onto MD 452
1.6 mi·2 min·Friendship Road
5
Turn right onto MD 575
1.9 mi·2 min·Worcester Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·33 sec
7
Merge onto US 113
4.3 mi·5 min·Worcester Highway
8
Continue on US 113
20 mi·28 min·Dupont Boulevard
9
Turn left onto DE 18; DE 404
11 mi·17 min·Seashore Highway
10
Turn right onto US 13; DE 404
0.5 mi·42 sec·Sussex Highway
11
Take the exit
166 ft·5 sec
12
Continue on Rifle Range Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Rifle Range Road
13
Turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
14
Turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·45 sec·Market Street
15
Turn right onto DE 404 Business
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
16
Continue on MD 404
17 mi·24 min·Shore Highway
17
Continue on MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
18
Take the exit
527 ft·14 sec
19
Merge onto US 50
28 mi·39 min·Ocean Gateway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 24AToward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, AnnapolisUse the right lane.
21
Continue on MD 70
1.4 mi·2 min·Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi·13 sec·Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Northwest Street
24
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·School Street
25
Continue on School Street
137 ft·5 sec·School Street
26
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from West Ocean City, MD, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 West Ocean City, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Ocean City, MD
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from West Ocean City, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ocean Gateway for about 31.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from West Ocean City, MD
· 1h 19m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Assateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime for...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.81 one way
$35.61 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.50
$39.00
premium
$4.93
$20.83
$41.66
diesel
$5.61
$23.71
$47.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Ocean City, Maryland
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Georgetown, Delaware
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Georgetown, Delaware
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Millsboro, Delaware
Blink
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Ocean City, Maryland
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
EV Connect: 1
Blink: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
Efficient EV
26.9
0
$9.40
$4.30
EV Truck/SUV
43
0
$15.04
$6.87
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
West Ocean City, MD
Evening
in West Ocean City on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Annapolis, MD
Evening
in Annapolis on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Bridgeville, DE
54 mi in
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
9 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
2h 34m 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 West Ocean City, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Gateway, Dupont Boulevard, Seashore Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from West Ocean City, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.81 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 107.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.5 miles (DE 404 Business / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.9 miles (DE 404 Business / Seashore Highway): Navigation decision point; at 77.1 miles (US 50 / Ocean Gateway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Ocean City, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
