Traveling from Lexington Park to Annapolis covers 64 miles of Maryland’s landscape, typically taking about 1 hour and 38 minutes to complete. This route serves as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations along the way. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the journey, making it a very affordable excursion. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the freedom to complete the drive in one steady push. It is an ideal choice for travelers looking for a practical, direct connection between these two Maryland hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32 miles from Lexington Park, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Solomons Island Road
18.9 mi
29m
South Solomons Island Road
18.6 mi
26m
North Solomons Island Road
14.6 mi
22m
Three Notch Road
4.5 mi
7m
Patuxent Beach Road
2.5 mi
3m
Thomas Johnson Bridge
1.4 mi
2m
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
John Hanson Highway
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Solomons Island Road
— 18.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington Park, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on MD 235
4.5 mi·7 min·Three Notch Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto MD 4
2.5 mi·3 min·Patuxent Beach Road
3
Continue on MD 4
1.4 mi·2 min·Thomas Johnson Bridge
4
Continue on MD 4
19 mi·26 min·South Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi·13 min·North Solomons Island Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit onto MD 2
422 ft·12 sec·MD 2
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MD 2
5.7 mi·9 min·North Solomons Island Road
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
162 ft·2 sec·Solomons Island Road
9
Continue on MD 2
0.1 mi·11 sec·Solomons Island Road
10
Continue on MD 2
0.6 mi·50 sec·New Solomoms Island Road
11
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi·9 min·Solomons Island Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto MD 2
34 ft·0 sec·Solomons Island Road
13
Continue on MD 2
13 mi·19 min·Solomons Island Road
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit onto MD 2
0.4 mi·46 sec·MD 2
Toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2
0.6 mi·49 sec·John Hanson Highway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 24Toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State CapitalUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
18
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi·1 min·Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi·13 sec·Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Northwest Street
21
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·School Street
22
Continue on School Street
137 ft·5 sec·School Street
23
Arrive at destination
School Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on local roads is always a smart move. Because the entire journey relies on a single main road system, keep a close eye on your navigation for the frequent turns that define this path. You don't need to worry about complex refueling strategies with an $11 gas budget, but topping off before you leave Lexington Park ensures a stress-free arrival. If you find the 1 hour and 38-minute drive tiring, remember that you are never far from local amenities along the Solomons Island Road corridor. Staying alert for changing speed limits on these local stretches will help you maintain a smooth pace for the duration of your travel.
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 32 miles from Lexington Park, MD, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.9 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 47m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annapolis, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lexington Park, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lexington Park, MD
This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Lexington Park, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Solomons Island Road for about 18.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.8 and 63.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
35.8 mi into trip|~53m in|MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
61 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2 toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
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.
Toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
8
62 mi into trip|~1h 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
62.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
63.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.61 one way
$21.22 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.62
$23.24
premium
$4.93
$12.41
$24.82
diesel
$5.61
$14.13
$28.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.2
0
$6.72
$3.07
Efficient EV
16
0
$5.60
$2.56
EV Truck/SUV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.10
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Lexington Park, MD
Late night
in Lexington Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Annapolis, MD
Late night
in Annapolis on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 13.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way north. You will spend the entirety of the trip on Solomons Island Road and its various segments, as this route features no highway driving. While you won't be cruising on high-speed interstates, the path offers a consistent rhythm through local corridors. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs over 18.9 miles, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the road surface changes predictably as you move from the southern peninsula toward the state capital.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Solomons Island Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 35.8 miles in near MD 2.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 35.8 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Lexington Park is a town 60 miles SSE of Washington, D.C. at the mouth of the Patuxent River in Southern Maryland. The Patuxent River Naval Air Station is adjacent to it.
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 38m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Solomons Island Road. 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 35.8 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61 miles (MD 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Annapolis, MD before heading back.
