How far is Annapolis, MD from La Vale, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to La Vale, MD is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.85 mi
03h 10m
Flight
132.48 mi
213.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.48 mi
Kilometers
213.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.85 mi
Kilometers
263.69 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive La Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Myersville
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
81.8 mi
01h 35m
To La Vale
82 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and La Vale.

  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

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    943 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Centre Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Centre Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North Mechanic Street

    114 m · 15 sec · North Mechanic Street

  25. 25

    Continue on National Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · National Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on National Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · National Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
91 mi · 56%
US 40
36.8 mi · 22%
I 97 North
17.9 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
8.88 mi · 5%
National Highway
2.67 mi · 2%
John Hanson Highway
1.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

64.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myersville
01h 35m from Annapolis
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Annapolis and Sunny near La Vale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to La Vale?

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Myersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Annapolis and 82 miles from La Vale.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.62 one way or $47.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annapolis and Sunny near La Vale.

Stop Ideas Near Myersville

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

17 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

19 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

20 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

25 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and La Vale. Straight-line distance: 132.48 mi (213.2 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
La Vale

#2 La Vale

Census designated place

Population3,551
Coordinates39.6556400, -78.8105800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: La Vale (-78.81058, 39.65564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $23.62
Round trip
$47.23
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.62 $47.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.95 $28.63 $57.27
Diesel $5.98 $34.56 $69.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and La Vale. The current time is 06:18:47.

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.