How far is Annapolis, MD from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Fort George G Mead Junction, MD is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.28 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.93 mi
30.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.28 mi
Kilometers
37.47 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort George G Mead Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-15T07:49
Arrive Fort George G Mead Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Crownsville
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes

From Annapolis
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Fort George G Mead Junction
11.7 mi
00h 16m

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
91°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 Fort George G Mead Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Fort George G Mead Junction.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Patuxent Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Guilford Road

    630 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Guilford Road West

    52 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Guilford Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Guilford Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Guilford Road

    1578 ft · 46 sec · Guilford Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Brock Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Fort George G Mead Junction.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patuxent Freeway
11.2 mi · 48%
I 97 North
7.57 mi · 33%
John Hanson Highway
1.82 mi · 8%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 8%
Guilford Road
0.44 mi · 2%
Bladen Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Patuxent Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Patuxent Freeway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crownsville
00h 16m from Annapolis
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Fort George G Mead Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Fort George G Mead Junction?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Annapolis and 11.7 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Fort George G Mead Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Crownsville

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 Crownsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
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8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
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8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
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Kenhill Center
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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 Crownsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Fort George G Mead Junction. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 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 Fort George G Mead Junction

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

Population9,505
Coordinates39.1259400, -76.7891400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Fort George G Mead Junction (-76.78914, 39.12594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

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 Fort George G Mead Junction. The current time is 07:49:13.

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.