How far is Annapolis, MD from Parole, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Parole, MD is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.31 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.08 mi
3.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.08 mi
Kilometers
3.35 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.31 mi
Kilometers
3.71 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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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 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parole
Fri, Apr 24, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Fri, Apr 24, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-24T00:44
Arrive Parole
Fri, Apr 24, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Robinwood
MD

Census designated place

From Annapolis
1.2 mi
00h 03m
To Parole
1.2 mi
00h 03m

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
72°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Circle

    120 m · 12 sec · West Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto West Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westgate Circle

    35 m · 2 sec · West Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto West Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hicks Avenue

    810 ft · 36 sec · Hicks Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hicks Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
304.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Street
2.08 mi · 90%
Hicks Avenue
0.15 mi · 7%
Church Circle
0.04 mi · 2%
School Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Westgate Circle
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Street

Exit the rotary onto West Street

1.39 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
2.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robinwood
00h 03m from Annapolis
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Robinwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Annapolis and 1.2 miles from Parole.

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

The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.33 one way or $0.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 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 Parole.

Stop Ideas Near Robinwood

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 Robinwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 1.2 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 12.4 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 Robinwood.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

24 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

30 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Parole. Straight-line distance: 2.08 mi (3.35 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Parole

Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states

Population15,922
Coordinates38.9795600, -76.5305200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Parole (-76.53052, 38.97956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.31 L · about $0.33
Round trip
$0.65
0.16 gal · 0.62 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.33 $0.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.37 $0.74
Premium $4.95 $0.40 $0.79
Diesel $5.98 $0.48 $0.96

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 Parole. The current time is 00:44:52.

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.