How far is Annapolis, MD from Golden Beach, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Golden Beach, MD is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.77 mi
01h 30m
Flight
35.29 mi
56.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.77 mi
Kilometers
94.58 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Golden Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Golden Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Rosaryville
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
29.4 mi
00h 45m
To Golden Beach
29.4 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Golden Beach.

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

    906 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North West Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crain Highway

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown

    1536 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Leonardtown Road

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Three Notch Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Three Notch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Golden Beach Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Beach Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Golden Beach Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Golden Beach Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grant Road

    1236 ft · 56 sec · Grant Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dockser Drive

    605 ft · 27 sec · Dockser Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dockser Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
15.5 mi · 26%
John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 18%
Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 18%
North West Crain Highway
8.3 mi · 14%
Golden Beach Road
5.78 mi · 10%
Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Continue on Crain Highway

15.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosaryville
00h 45m from Annapolis
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Rain Showers near Golden Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Golden Beach?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Rosaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Annapolis and 29.4 miles from Golden Beach.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Annapolis and Rain Showers near Golden Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville

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 Rosaryville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

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 Rosaryville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Lorton station

36 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Golden Beach. Straight-line distance: 35.29 mi (56.8 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
Golden Beach

#2 Golden Beach

Town of the United States

Population3,796
Coordinates38.4898500, -76.6821800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Golden Beach (-76.68218, 38.48985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Golden Beach. The current time is 01:07:18.

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.