How far is Annapolis, MD from Hampstead, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Hampstead, MD is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
55.66 mi
01h 16m
Flight
47.32 mi
76.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.32 mi
Kilometers
76.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.66 mi
Kilometers
89.58 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-19T06:20
Arrive Hampstead
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Arbutus
MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
27.8 mi
00h 38m
To Hampstead
27.8 mi
00h 38m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover

    2302 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Butler Road

    2487 ft · 41 sec · Butler Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hanover Pike

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hanover Pike

    18 m · 1 sec · Hanover Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Shiloh Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
17.9 mi · 32%
Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 24%
Northwest Expressway
8.31 mi · 15%
Hanover Pike
8.27 mi · 15%
John Hanson Highway
1.82 mi · 3%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

13.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbutus
00h 38m from Annapolis
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Rain Showers near Hampstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Annapolis and 27.8 miles from Hampstead.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arbutus

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

36 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

43 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 47.32 mi (76.15 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
Hampstead

#2 Hampstead

Town in Carroll County in the U.

Population6,426
Coordinates39.6048300, -76.8499800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Hampstead (-76.84998, 39.60483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 Hampstead. The current time is 06:20:53.

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.