How far is Annapolis, MD from Princess Anne, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Princess Anne, MD is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Princess Anne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Princess Anne.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Circle
24 m · 2 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto College Avenue
105 m · 7 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Bladen Street
1489 ft · 41 sec · Bladen Street
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Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: Bay Bridge
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
21 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Legion Road
86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Shore Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
3146 ft · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Continue on Ocean Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway
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Take the exit slight left
617 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on UMES Boulevard
531 ft · 11 sec · UMES Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
41 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Princess Anne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Rain Showers Likely near Princess Anne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Princess Anne?
The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 51.7 miles from Annapolis and 51.7 miles from Princess Anne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Annapolis and Rain Showers Likely near Princess Anne.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Princess Anne. Straight-line distance: 68.82 mi (110.75 km).
#1 Annapolis
City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
| Population | 39,524 |
| Coordinates | 38.9785900, -76.4918400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princess Anne
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.2029000, -75.6924300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princess Anne (-75.69243, 38.2029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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