How far is Annapolis, MD from Brooklyn, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Brooklyn, MD is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.34 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.37 mi
29.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.34 mi
Kilometers
34.34 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-15T06:51
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
10.7 mi
00h 17m
To Brooklyn
10.7 mi
00h 17m

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
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: Bay Bridge

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy

    994 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 270

    1230 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ritchie Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Ritchie Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Doris Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Doris Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street

    21 m · 10 sec · 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto 8th Street

    59 m · 7 sec · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 2 North
8.63 mi · 40%
Arundel Expressway
4.52 mi · 21%
Ritchie Highway
3.11 mi · 15%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.33 mi · 6%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.14 mi · 5%
East Furnace Branch Road
0.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MD 2 North

Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore

8.44 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 17m from Annapolis
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Annapolis and 10.7 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.57 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
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#2 Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2303900, -76.6021900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Brooklyn (-76.60219, 39.23039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.06
Round trip
$6.13
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.06 $6.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.45 $6.90
Premium $4.95 $3.72 $7.43
Diesel $5.98 $4.49 $8.97

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 Brooklyn. The current time is 06:51:00.

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.