How far is Annapolis, MD from Middletown, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Middletown, MD is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
67.16 mi
01h 36m
Flight
50.97 mi
82.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.97 mi
Kilometers
82.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.16 mi
Kilometers
108.08 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, Apr 24, 7:31 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Fri, Apr 24, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-24T05:54
Arrive Middletown
Fri, Apr 24, 7:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Brandywine
MD

Census designated place

From Annapolis
33.6 mi
00h 48m
To Middletown
33.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Middletown.

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3, US 301: Crofton, Richmond

    906 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    2207 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Richmond

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North West Crain Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North West Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crain Highway

    38 mi · 56 min · Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Crain Highway

    547 ft · 18 sec · Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rock Point Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Rock Point Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rock Point Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
38.1 mi · 57%
John Hanson Highway
10.7 mi · 16%
North West Crain Highway
8.3 mi · 12%
Rock Point Road
6.99 mi · 10%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 3%
US 301 South
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Continue on Crain Highway

38 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandywine
00h 48m from Annapolis
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Middletown?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Brandywine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Annapolis and 33.6 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Brandywine

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 Brandywine and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.9 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.2 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
Alexandria Finance Department
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Alexandria Finance Department

Alexandria , VA
301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

26 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

32 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 50.97 mi (82.03 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
Middletown

#2 Middletown

Town in Maryland, USA

Population4,910
Coordinates38.3076300, -76.8844100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Middletown (-76.88441, 38.30763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Middletown. The current time is 05:54:43.

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.