Origin
Reisterstown, MD
Morning in Reisterstown on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reisterstown, 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
1h 1m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reisterstown, MD
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Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Reisterstown to Annapolis, you are looking at a manageable 46.6-mile journey that typically takes about 52 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily head out and return without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting about $8 for fuel covers the trip, making it a highly economical choice for a quick getaway within Maryland. Since both the origin and destination are located in the Northeast region, you will stay within a familiar geographic context throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, local-focused route that avoids the complexity of long-distance interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Northwest Expressway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| John Hanson Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Westminster Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reisterstown, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on this road
351 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Harvestview Road
339 ft
·
19 sec
·
Harvestview Road
3
Turn left onto MD 140
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Westminster Pike
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge onto I 795
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 97
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 97
Toward Bay Bridge
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
13
Merge onto US 50; US 301
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John Hanson Highway
14
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.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
16
Turn straight onto MD 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
19
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
20
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
21
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Reisterstown, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harvestview Road
At end of road, turn right onto Harvestview Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
8
44.1 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
44.4 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Annapolis, MD
Morning in Annapolis on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
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
3 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 1m 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 drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via Harvestview Road, Westminster Pike, and the Northwest Expressway, which keeps the experience focused on local infrastructure. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns. The character of the road remains consistent as you move from Reisterstown toward Annapolis, requiring your full attention on local road navigation. It is a practical, utilitarian path that prioritizes directness over the monotony of major freeways.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on I 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Harvestview Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (Harvestview Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
712 ft
46 ft
Total Climb
140 ft
Total Descent
806 ft
Highest Point
712 ft
Elevation Range
666 ft
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on I 97. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (Harvestview Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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