How far is Annapolis, MD from Pocomoke City, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Pocomoke City, MD is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
117.3 mi
02h 42m
Flight
79.91 mi
128.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.91 mi
Kilometers
128.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.3 mi
Kilometers
188.78 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocomoke City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-16T02:47
Arrive Pocomoke City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Federalsburg
MD

Town of the United States

From Annapolis
58.6 mi
01h 21m
To Pocomoke City
58.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Pocomoke City.

  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 · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50

    82 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

    3146 ft · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    20.6 mi · 28 min · Ocean Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    131 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Winter Quarters Drive

    849 ft · 25 sec · Winter Quarters Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    86 m · 13 sec · Linden Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Clarke Avenue

    553 ft · 21 sec · Clarke Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Vine Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
21 mi · 18%
Ocean Highway
20.7 mi · 18%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 16%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi · 9%
Seashore Highway
7.51 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Federalsburg
01h 21m from Annapolis
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Pocomoke City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Pocomoke City?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Federalsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Annapolis and 58.7 miles from Pocomoke City.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Pocomoke City.

Stop Ideas Near Federalsburg

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

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

BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

28 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

28 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

39 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

40 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Pocomoke City. Straight-line distance: 79.91 mi (128.6 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
Pocomoke City

#2 Pocomoke City

City in Maryland

Population4,088
Coordinates38.0756800, -75.5679800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Pocomoke City (-75.56798, 38.07568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.83
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.92 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.95 $20.51 $41.02
Diesel $5.98 $24.76 $49.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Pocomoke City. The current time is 02:47:44.

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.