How far is Annapolis, MD from Lake Shore, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Lake Shore, MD is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Lake Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Lake Shore.
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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
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Magothy Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 100 East
546 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Mountain Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Lake Shore.
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
6.19 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near Lake Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Lake Shore?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 7.8 miles from Annapolis and 7.8 miles from Lake Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Lake Shore.
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 Lake Shore. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.3 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 Lake Shore
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 19,477 |
| Coordinates | 39.1070500, -76.4849600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Shore (-76.48496, 39.10705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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