Origin
Annapolis, MD
Late night in Annapolis on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Annapolis, MD
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Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
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Trip Overview
Annapolis to Chesapeake Ranch Estates is 54.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via Solomons Island Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive stays within Maryland, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route with many turns, characteristic of local roads rather than major highways, as you make your way south. It's a straightforward trip, perfect if you're looking for a shorter excursion with minimal highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Solomons Island Road | 34.1 mi | 53m |
| South Solomons Island Road | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| West Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Rousby Hall Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Coyote Trail | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Catalina Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Solomons Island Road
— 34.1 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD.
1
Start on School Street
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
2
Enter roundabout onto MD 450
392 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Street
3
Continue on MD 450
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 450
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Street
5
Continue on MD 450
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto MD 2
12 mi
·
20 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
8
Continue on MD 2
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
152 ft
·
1 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
10
Continue on MD 2
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
237 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn left onto MD 760
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto MD 760
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
15
Continue on MD 760
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
16
Turn left onto Coyote Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyote Trail
17
Turn right onto Catalina Drive
503 ft
·
13 sec
·
Catalina Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Catalina Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Annapolis, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 450 / West Street
Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / West Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 450 / West Street
Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / West Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MD 2 / Solomons Island Road
Turn left onto MD 2 / Solomons Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Turn left onto MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Enter roundabout onto MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Late night in Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
1h 26m 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?
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, including stretches on Solomons Island Road and West Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.1 miles on Solomons Island Road. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you move through various local communities, rather than a consistent high-speed journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on Solomons Island Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / West Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (MD 450 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (MD 2 / Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Annapolis, MD
Full guide →Annapolis is the capital city of the U.S. state of Maryland. Annapolis was a thriving, wealthy town in the 1600s and 1700s. Many of the houses and other buildings from the 1800s remain, leaving a thriving, vibrant historic district with shops and restaurants along the waterfront. Brick-lined streets and quaint shops add to the feel. You could easily spend a day walking around the town's downtown harbor area shopping and eating. There is also a lively nighttime scene.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on Solomons Island Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MD 450 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (MD 450 / West Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (MD 2 / Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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