Origin
Hyattsville, MD
Afternoon in Hyattsville on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyattsville, MD to Annapolis, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyattsville, MD
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Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to head from Hyattsville to Annapolis, you are facing a quick 28-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This is a straightforward trip within Maryland’s Northeast region, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two points. You will primarily navigate via the John Hanson Highway, Landover Road, and Roscoe Rowe Boulevard. Because of the short duration, you do not need to worry about an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the entire trek in a single afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| Landover Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 21.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyattsville, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on Kennedy Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Kennedy Street
2
Turn right onto 43rd Avenue
296 ft
·
18 sec
·
43rd Avenue
3
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Jefferson Street
4
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Baltimore Avenue
5
Continue on US 1 ALT
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
6
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Turn straight onto MD 450
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
8
Continue on MD 450
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Landover Road
9
Take the ramp
134 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 50
22 mi
·
25 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 24
Toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
14
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
17
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
18
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
19
Arrive at destination
School Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
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 24
Toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, An...
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Annapolis, MD
Afternoon in Annapolis on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
38m 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 turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition from the Hyattsville area toward the coast. While you will spend a significant portion of the trip on the John Hanson Highway—which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.7 miles—the route is not a monotonous interstate grind. In fact, this drive features 0% highway share, meaning you should prepare for a more involved, stop-and-go feel rather than high-speed cruising. The road’s personality shifts from residential and local arterial streets to the more direct flow of the John Hanson Highway before finishing on the surface streets of Annapolis.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on John Hanson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hyattsville, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Washington
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial
25.9 mi in
|
~34m
Historic Annapolis State Capital
25.9 mi in
|
~34m
Annapolis South
26.2 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 38m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on John Hanson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Annapolis, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal 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 Annapolis, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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