If you are looking to travel from Annapolis to Delmar, you are in for a straightforward 81.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel should cover your transit costs across this northeastern Maryland route. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it fits your plans best. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Maryland locations that gets you where you need to be efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Annapolis, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21 mi
29m
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi
25m
Shore Highway
13.5 mi
18m
Seashore Highway
7.5 mi
9m
US 50
6.9 mi
9m
Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi
8m
South Main Street
1.6 mi
2m
MD 404 Business
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 21 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Delmar, MD.
1
Start on School Street
137 ft·6 sec·School Street
2
Enter roundabout onto MD 450
77 ft·1 sec·College Avenue
3
Continue on MD 450
343 ft·7 sec·College Avenue
4
Turn left onto MD 70
0.3 mi·40 sec·Bladen Street
5
Continue on MD 70
1.1 mi·2 min·Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward US 50 East: Bay Bridge
7
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2
21 mi·29 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
6.9 mi·9 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
9
Turn left onto MD 404
6.2 mi·8 min·Queen Anne Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi·7 min·Shore Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·MD 404 Business
12
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
0.4 mi·50 sec·Franklin Street
13
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South 5th Avenue
14
Turn left onto Legion Road
282 ft·7 sec·Legion Road
15
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
8.1 mi·11 min·Shore Highway
16
Continue on DE 404
7.5 mi·9 min·Seashore Highway
17
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
0.4 mi·46 sec·Market Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto US 13
19 mi·25 min·Sussex Highway
20
Turn right onto MD 54; DE 54
1.1 mi·2 min·East State Street
21
Arrive at destination
MD 54; DE 54
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable sub-two-hour drive, you do not need to worry about complex pacing or forced rest stops. However, staying alert is key given the turn-heavy nature of the route, so consider leaving during daylight hours to maintain better visibility on the non-highway sections. You can easily complete the trip in one go, but having the flexibility to stop along the way is a major advantage of this shorter itinerary. Before you head out, make sure your vehicle is ready for the local roads, as there are no scheduled stops required for a trip of this distance. Keep your navigation system handy to help manage the transitions between the various highways you will be utilizing.
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 40.7 miles from Annapolis, MD, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 57m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delmar, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Annapolis, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Annapolis, MD
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Annapolis, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 21 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.5 — 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 / College Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MD 450 / College Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.8 mi into trip|~33m in|US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
5
29.8 mi into trip|~42m in|MD 404 / Queen Anne Highway
Turn left onto MD 404 / Queen Anne Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|DE 404 Business / Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business / Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.51 one way
$27.02 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.80
$29.60
premium
$4.93
$15.81
$31.61
diesel
$5.61
$17.99
$35.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.56
$3.91
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.13
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.41
$5.22
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 17, 2026
Origin
Annapolis, MD
Night
in Annapolis on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Delmar, MD
Night
in Delmar on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Boonsboro, MD
41 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
1 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 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 10% of this route consists of traditional highways. You will spend your time navigating a mix of roads including the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Shore Highway, and Sussex Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21-mile segment on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. Because you are primarily on local roads, your focus will need to remain sharp as the road character shifts throughout the 81.5-mile trip. This is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (MD 450 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Annapolis, MD to Delmar, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. 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 / College Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delmar, MD before heading back.
