How far is Annapolis, MD from North East, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to North East, MD is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
74.79 mi
01h 33m
Flight
52.06 mi
83.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.06 mi
Kilometers
83.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.79 mi
Kilometers
120.37 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North East
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-18T08:16
Arrive North East
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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

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
Rossville
MD

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

From Annapolis
37.4 mi
00h 46m
To North East
37.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and North East.

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    30.7 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

    1441 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East

    1045 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North East Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Mauldin Avenue

    2216 ft · 46 sec · North Mauldin Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1519 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Street

    119 m · 25 sec · West Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Mauldin Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · South Mauldin Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mauldin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 41%
I 97 North
19.4 mi · 26%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 11%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.91 mi · 8%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.02 mi · 3%
John Hanson Highway
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rossville
00h 46m from Annapolis
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near North East.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to North East?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Rossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Annapolis and 37.4 miles from North East.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near North East.

Stop Ideas Near Rossville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

25 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

33 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and North East. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.79 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
North East

#2 North East

Town of the United States

Population3,609
Coordinates39.6001100, -75.9413300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: North East (-75.94133, 39.60011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $4.95 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.98 $15.79 $31.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and North East. The current time is 08:16:11.

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.