How far is Annapolis, MD from Middle River, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Middle River, MD is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.82 mi
00h 54m
Flight
24.74 mi
39.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.74 mi
Kilometers
39.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.82 mi
Kilometers
62.47 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middle River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Middle River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
19.4 mi
00h 27m
To Middle River
19.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Middle River.

  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

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    817 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 East: Pulaski Highway

    132 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pulaski Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Pulaski Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 700

    1000 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Riverton Road

    113 m · 17 sec · Riverton Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue

    120 m · 17 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    28 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
19.4 mi · 50%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.03 mi · 13%
Pulaski Highway
4.81 mi · 12%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.02 mi · 5%
John Hanson Highway
1.82 mi · 5%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 97 North

Keep slight left

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 27m from Annapolis
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Annapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Middle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Middle River?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Annapolis and 19.4 miles from Middle River.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Annapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Middle River.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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 Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Middle River. Straight-line distance: 24.74 mi (39.81 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
Middle River

#2 Middle River

City in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States

Population25,191
Coordinates39.3342700, -76.4394100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Middle River (-76.43941, 39.33427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $4.95 $6.79 $13.57
Diesel $5.98 $8.19 $16.39

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 Middle River. The current time is 22:22:46.

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.