Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
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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Coral Hills, MD
Trung Nguyen
If you are looking for a straightforward commute within Maryland, the 27.6-mile trek from Annapolis to Coral Hills is a manageable journey. Expect to spend about 40 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. You will primarily utilize Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, the John Hanson Highway, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Highway to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from the state capital to your destination efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Highway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Larchmont Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| Chamber Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 63rd Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southern Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Coral Hills, MD.
Start on School Street
Enter roundabout onto MD 450
Continue on MD 450
Turn left onto MD 70
Continue on MD 70
Take the ramp
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
Take the exit
Turn left onto MD 704
Continue on 63rd Street Northeast
Continue on Southern Avenue Northeast
Continue on Southern Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Davey Street
Turn right onto Chamber Avenue
Continue on Larchmont Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Marlboro Pike
Turn left onto Opus Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / College Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Davey Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Chamber Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Marlboro Pike
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Annapolis on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:18AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Late night in Coral Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring you to stay alert as you transition between different types of roadways. While you will spend a significant portion of the trip on the John Hanson Highway—which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.8 miles—the remainder of the route involves navigating local connections. The highway share for this drive is 0%, meaning you should be prepared for frequent shifts in speed and road configuration rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. As you progress from Annapolis toward Coral Hills, the character of the road changes from suburban boulevards to more varied local thoroughfares. Staying focused on your navigation is key to handling the frequent turns encountered along the way.
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 / College Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 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 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles (Davey Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
432 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
294 ft
~27.6 mi in
Elevation Range
248 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Annapolis, MD to Coral Hills, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Glenarden along the way.
Glenarden
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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