Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosaryville, MD
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Annapolis, MD
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Rosaryville, MD to Annapolis, MD is 29 miles and takes about 39m via John Hanson Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maryland's Northeast region, mostly on surface roads. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a day, whether you're heading out for a morning excursion or an afternoon arrival. Consider this route if you need a quick and efficient connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| South East Crain Highway | 8 mi | 11m |
| Crain Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 301 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rosaryville, MD and Annapolis, MD.
Start on US 301
Continue on US 301
Take the exit onto US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301
Merge onto US 50; US 301
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 70
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Continue on School Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 301 toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| premium | $5.01 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Rosaryville on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Annapolis on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only a 2% highway share. You'll experience 10.8 miles on John Hanson Highway before transitioning to local streets. Expect a pattern of frequent exits and intersections as you navigate the latter half of the trip. This means you'll be managing speed changes more often than on a pure highway route.
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 15.4 miles in near US 301.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles (US 301): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
228 ft
Total Descent
416 ft
Highest Point
235 ft
Elevation Range
211 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rosaryville, MD and Annapolis, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital and Annapolis South.
Washington
Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial
Historic Annapolis State Capital
Annapolis South
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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.
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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