Origin
Annapolis, MD
Night in Annapolis on Sunday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Annapolis, MD to Oxon Hill, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Oxon Hill, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Annapolis, MD to Oxon Hill, MD covers 36.8 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, Roscoe Rowe Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| Capital Beltway | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Oxon Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Saint Barnabas Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bladen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 22m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,575 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~650 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis, MD and Oxon Hill, 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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
19 mi
·
22 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 7A
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; I 495
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 4B
Toward MD 414: Saint Barnabas Road, Marlow Heights East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto MD 414
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Barnabas Road
12
Continue on MD 414
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxon Hill Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Livingston Road
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Livingston Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right
18 ft
·
1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.8 — 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
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward MD 414: Saint Barnabas Road, Marlow Heights East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4B
Toward MD 414: Saint Barnabas Road, Marlow Heig...
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.15 one way
$12.30 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| premium | $5.01 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Oxon Hill, MD
Night in Oxon Hill on Sunday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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?
36.8 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on John Hanson Highway.
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 / 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 50m 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 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
280 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
268 ft
Total Descent
126 ft
Highest Point
280 ft
~28.9 mi in
Elevation Range
236 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Annapolis, MD
Full guide →“Sailing Capital of the World” · Founded 1649
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.
Top landmarks
- • United States Naval Academy — U.S. Navy federal service academy in the Annapolis, Maryland area
- • Maryland State House — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Maryland
- • United States Naval Academy Cemetery — cemetery at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland
Arriving in Oxon Hill, MD
Full guide →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 50m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 18.7 miles on John Hanson 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 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oxon Hill, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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