How far is Annapolis, MD from Glen Burnie, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Glen Burnie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Glen Burnie.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle
24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto College Avenue
105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Bladen Street
1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street
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Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: Bay Bridge
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
994 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore
12.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Southeast
612 ft · 26 sec · 5th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Greenway Road Southeast
1329 ft · 38 sec · Greenway Road Southeast
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Continue on Greenway Southeast
148 m · 14 sec · Greenway Southeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast
112 m · 13 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Glen Burnie.
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.
MD 2 North
Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore
12.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Annapolis and Sunny near Glen Burnie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Glen Burnie?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Severna Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Annapolis and 8.1 miles from Glen Burnie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annapolis and Sunny near Glen Burnie.
Stop Ideas Near Severna Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Annapolis City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severna Park.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Glen Burnie. Straight-line distance: 14.58 mi (23.46 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 Glen Burnie
Census designated place in Maryland
| Population | 67,639 |
| Coordinates | 39.1626100, -76.6246900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Burnie (-76.62469, 39.16261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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