How far is Annapolis, MD from Cambridge, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.32 mi
01h 23m
Flight
36.31 mi
58.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.32 mi
Kilometers
92.25 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Tue, Apr 21, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Tue, Apr 21, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-21T10:18
Arrive Cambridge
Tue, Apr 21, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Centreville
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
28.6 mi
00h 41m
To Cambridge
28.6 mi
00h 41m

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
62°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    33.6 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Race Street

    935 ft · 25 sec · Race Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
34 mi · 59%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21 mi · 37%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.14 mi · 2%
East Cedar Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Bladen Street
0.28 mi
Race Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

33.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centreville
00h 41m from Annapolis
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Annapolis and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Annapolis and 28.6 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Annapolis and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Centreville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centreville, 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 Centreville.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

17 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

26 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Dover, Delaware

48 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 36.31 mi (58.44 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
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 Cambridge. The current time is 10:18:15.

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.