How far is Annapolis, MD from Aspen Hill, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
38.57 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.96 mi
51.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.96 mi
Kilometers
51.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aspen Hill
Tue, Apr 21, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Tue, Apr 21, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-21T11:51
Arrive Aspen Hill
Tue, Apr 21, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Woodmore
MD

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

From Annapolis
19.3 mi
00h 28m
To Aspen Hill
19.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Aspen Hill.

  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

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton

    82 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Boulevard East

    2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Continue on University Boulevard West

    2.8 mi · 6 min · University Boulevard West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 48%
Capital Beltway
10.2 mi · 27%
Georgia Avenue
3.08 mi · 8%
University Boulevard West
2.84 mi · 7%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 5%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

18.4 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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmore
00h 28m from Annapolis
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Annapolis and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Aspen Hill?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Annapolis and 19.3 miles from Aspen Hill.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Annapolis and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Woodmore

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 Woodmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.7 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 10.2 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 10.8 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 6.6 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 Woodmore.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Aspen Hill. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.44 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
Aspen Hill

#2 Aspen Hill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Aspen Hill (-77.07303, 39.07955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Aspen Hill. The current time is 11:51:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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