How far is Annapolis, MD from Manchester, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Manchester, MD is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Manchester.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2017 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover
2302 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Butler Road
2487 ft · 41 sec · Butler Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Bypass
54 m · 3 sec · Hampstead Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hampstead Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Bypass
47 m · 6 sec · Hampstead Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hampstead Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanover Pike
46 m · 5 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hanover Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2467 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
20 m · 2 sec · Westminster Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Manchester.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Annapolis and Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Manchester?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Annapolis and 30.3 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annapolis and Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Catonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catonsville.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.1 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 Manchester
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,876 |
| Coordinates | 39.6612100, -76.8849800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-76.88498, 39.66121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.80 | $25.59 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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