Origin
Annapolis, MD
Night in Annapolis on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Easton, 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
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Easton, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Annapolis to Easton, you are in for a quick 41.7-mile journey that typically takes about an hour. Because this trip is so manageable, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. The route relies primarily on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, US 50, and the Easton Parkway to get you to your destination efficiently. This is a straightforward, practical drive that allows you to transition between these two Maryland locations with ease and minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 21 mi | 29m |
| US 50 | 16.6 mi | 22m |
| Easton Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Glebe Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 21 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Easton, 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
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
9
Turn right onto MD 322
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Parkway
10
Turn left onto Glebe Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glebe Road
11
Turn straight onto North Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.7 — 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
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 70 / Bladen Street
Turn left onto MD 70 / Bladen Street
Navigation decision point
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
4
40.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Glebe Road
Turn left onto Glebe Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Easton, MD
Night in Easton on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 41.7-mile stretch, which is composed of roughly 43% highway travel. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, covering 21 miles of the trip at once. While the highway portions offer a faster pace, the route shifts as you approach Easton, requiring a transition from high-speed transit to local parkway driving. This balance keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, providing a varied rhythm behind the wheel. Prepare for a blend of open road and controlled traffic flow that characterizes this specific Maryland transit.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 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?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 450 / College Avenue.
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 drive. You will face about 8 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 0.1 miles (MD 70 / Bladen Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
61 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
61 ft
~38.2 mi in
Elevation Range
61 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Easton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
Rehoboth
22.8 mi in
|
~33m
|
via US 50
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. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 0.1 miles (MD 70 / Bladen Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 50; US 301; MD 2 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Easton, 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, 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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