How far is Annapolis, MD from Brandywine, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Brandywine, MD is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.01 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.32 mi
43.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.32 mi
Kilometers
43.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.01 mi
Kilometers
57.95 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandywine
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-15T08:36
Arrive Brandywine
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Queen Anne
MD

City in Maryland, United States of America

From Annapolis
18 mi
00h 25m
To Brandywine
18 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

    906 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North West Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crain Highway

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brandywine Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Brandywine Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brandywine Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
12.7 mi · 35%
John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 30%
North West Crain Highway
8.3 mi · 23%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 5%
Brandywine Road
1.25 mi · 3%
US 301 South
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Continue on Crain Highway

12.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queen Anne
00h 25m from Annapolis
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Brandywine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Queen Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Annapolis and 18 miles from Brandywine.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Brandywine.

Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Queen Anne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queen Anne.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

28 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

32 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Brandywine. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.96 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
Brandywine

#2 Brandywine

Census designated place

Population6,719
Coordinates38.6967800, -76.8477500
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Brandywine (-76.84775, 38.69678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Brandywine. The current time is 08:36:11.

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.