How far is Annapolis, MD from Accokeek, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Accokeek, MD is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.08 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36 mi
57.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36 mi
Kilometers
57.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.38 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Accokeek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-19T02:39
Arrive Accokeek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Arbor
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
24 mi
00h 33m
To Accokeek
24 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Accokeek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Accokeek.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle

    24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto College Avenue

    105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bladen Street

    1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2017 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2894 ft · 45 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    125 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    612 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    136 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Livingston Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    628 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Accokeek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 39%
Capital Beltway
14.5 mi · 30%
Indian Head Highway
9.87 mi · 21%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 4%
I 95 South
0.97 mi · 2%
Livingston Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 33m from Annapolis
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Accokeek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Accokeek?

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Annapolis and 24 miles from Accokeek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Accokeek.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Accokeek. Straight-line distance: 36 mi (57.93 km).

Annapolis

#1 Annapolis

City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Population39,524
Coordinates38.9785900, -76.4918400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Accokeek

#2 Accokeek

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population10,573
Coordinates38.6676200, -77.0283100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Accokeek (-77.02831, 38.66762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Accokeek. The current time is 02:39:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.