How far is Annapolis, MD from Denton, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Denton, MD is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
43.29 mi
01h 02m
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
43.29 mi
Kilometers
69.67 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Denton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Annapolis
21.6 mi
00h 31m
To Denton
21.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Market Street

    2822 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    21 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21 mi · 48%
US 50 East
7.3 mi · 17%
Shore Highway
6.72 mi · 16%
Queen Anne Highway
6.24 mi · 14%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.14 mi · 3%
Market Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

21 mi · 00h 30m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
00h 31m from Annapolis
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Annapolis and Sunny near Denton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Annapolis and 21.7 miles from Denton.

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 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annapolis and Sunny near Denton.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Denton. 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
Denton

#2 Denton

Town in Maryland, United States

Population4,538
Coordinates38.8845600, -75.8271600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Denton (-75.82716, 38.88456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Denton. The current time is 00:14:20.

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.