How far is Annapolis, MD from Shady Side, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Shady Side, MD is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Shady Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Shady Side.
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Start on School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Circle
120 m · 12 sec · West Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Street
1 km · 2 min · West Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westgate Circle
35 m · 2 sec · West Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Solomons Island Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Solomons Island Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Muddy Creek Road
8.4 mi · 13 min · Muddy Creek Road
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Continue on Shady Side Road
1 mi · 2 min · Shady Side Road
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Continue on Shady Side Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Shady Side Road
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Turn right onto Snug Harbor Road
1278 ft · 35 sec · Snug Harbor Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Snug Harbor Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Shady Side.
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.
Muddy Creek Road
Turn right onto Muddy Creek Road
8.35 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Shady Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Shady Side?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Selby-on-the-Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Annapolis and 9.8 miles from Shady Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near Shady Side.
Stop Ideas Near Selby-on-the-Bay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Chesapeake Beach Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Selby-on-the-Bay.
Kent Island, MD
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Easton Airport, Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Shady Side. Straight-line distance: 9.51 mi (15.31 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 Shady Side
Census designated place
| Population | 5,803 |
| Coordinates | 38.8417800, -76.5121800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Side (-76.51218, 38.84178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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