How far is Annapolis, MD from Ocean Pines, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Ocean Pines, MD is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
100.3 mi
02h 28m
Flight
82.56 mi
132.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.56 mi
Kilometers
132.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.3 mi
Kilometers
161.42 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Ocean Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Denton
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
50.1 mi
01h 14m
To Ocean Pines
50.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Ocean Pines.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: Bay Bridge

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    21 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

    20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1198 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester Highway

    706 ft · 25 sec · Worcester Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Race Track Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Race Track Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ocean Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ocean Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Capetown Road

    718 ft · 37 sec · Capetown Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windjammer Road

    1389 ft · 1 min · Windjammer Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Newport Drive

    675 ft · 35 sec · Newport Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Harbor Mist Circle

    37 m · 5 sec · Harbor Mist Circle

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harbor Mist Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21 mi · 21%
Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 20%
Seashore Highway
18.4 mi · 18%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 15%
US 50 East
7.3 mi · 7%
Queen Anne Highway
6.24 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

21 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
01h 14m from Annapolis
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Annapolis and Sunny near Ocean Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Ocean Pines?

The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Annapolis and 50.2 miles from Ocean Pines.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annapolis and Sunny near Ocean Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

37 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

39 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Ocean Pines. Straight-line distance: 82.56 mi (132.87 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
Ocean Pines

#2 Ocean Pines

Census designated place

Population11,710
Coordinates38.3953900, -75.1557400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Ocean Pines (-75.15574, 38.39539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.93
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.46 $28.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.28 $32.56
Premium $4.95 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.17 $42.34

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 Ocean Pines. The current time is 06:19:12.

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.