How far is Annapolis, MD from Chesapeake Beach, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Chesapeake Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Chesapeake Beach.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Circle
120 m · 12 sec · West Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Street
1 km · 2 min · West Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westgate Circle
35 m · 2 sec · West Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Solomons Island Road
12.5 mi · 20 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Solomons Island Road
50 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road
46 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road
1 km · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Turn left onto 17th Street
146 m · 32 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto C Street
17 m · 3 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Chesapeake Beach.
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.
Solomons Island Road
Turn left onto Solomons Island Road
12.5 mi · 00h 20m
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 near Chesapeake Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Chesapeake Beach?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Annapolis and 14.2 miles from Chesapeake Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Chesapeake Beach Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Kent Island, MD
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Easton Airport, Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Chesapeake Beach. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.72 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 Chesapeake Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,066 |
| Coordinates | 38.6862300, -76.5346800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesapeake Beach (-76.53468, 38.68623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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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