How far is Annapolis, MD from Ballenger Creek, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Ballenger Creek, MD is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Ballenger Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Ballenger Creek.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle
24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto College Avenue
105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Bladen Street
1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street
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Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2017 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike
130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike
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Turn left onto Monocacy Boulevard
2062 ft · 58 sec · Monocacy Boulevard
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Continue on New Design Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · New Design Road
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Turn right onto Robin Drive
2397 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive
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Turn right onto Canada Goose Court
54 m · 8 sec · Canada Goose Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canada Goose Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Ballenger Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Ballenger Creek?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Annapolis and 36.8 miles from Ballenger Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ballenger Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Ballenger Creek. Straight-line distance: 57.4 mi (92.37 km).
#1 Annapolis
City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
| Population | 39,524 |
| Coordinates | 38.9785900, -76.4918400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballenger Creek
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 39.3726000, -77.4352600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballenger Creek (-77.43526, 39.3726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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