How far is Annapolis, MD from Kemp Mill, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Kemp Mill, MD is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
34.56 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.61 mi
46.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.61 mi
Kilometers
46.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.56 mi
Kilometers
55.62 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kemp Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Kemp Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Woodmore
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Kemp Mill
17.3 mi
00h 24m

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
61°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 Kemp Mill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Kemp Mill.

  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

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton

    82 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Boulevard East

    2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Continue on University Boulevard West

    1.3 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arcola Avenue

    822 ft · 27 sec · Arcola Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hoyt Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hoyt Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Conti Place

    664 ft · 29 sec · Conti Place

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwood Terrace

    1498 ft · 1 min · Northwood Terrace

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwood Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 53%
Capital Beltway
10.2 mi · 30%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 5%
University Boulevard West
1.32 mi · 4%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 2%
University Boulevard East
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

18.4 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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmore
00h 24m from Annapolis
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Rain Showers near Kemp Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Kemp Mill?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Annapolis and 17.3 miles from Kemp Mill.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodmore

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 Woodmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.5 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 12.1 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 12.3 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
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodmore.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Kemp Mill. Straight-line distance: 28.61 mi (46.05 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
Kemp Mill

#2 Kemp Mill

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

Population13,445
Coordinates39.0390000, -77.0191400
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Kemp Mill (-77.01914, 39.039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 Kemp Mill. The current time is 07:51:31.

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.