How far is Annapolis, MD from Summerfield, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Summerfield, MD is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.03 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.03 mi
Kilometers
40.28 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Thu, Oct 15, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-10-15T20:41
Arrive Summerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Annapolis
12.5 mi
00h 17m
To Summerfield
12.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2017 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 North: Bladensburg

    1564 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Landover Road

    1452 ft · 27 sec · Landover Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brightseat Road

    1409 ft · 41 sec · Brightseat Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sean Taylor Road

    2196 ft · 45 sec · Sean Taylor Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ring Road

    1167 ft · 23 sec · Hill Oaks Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Hill Oaks Road

    1014 ft · 30 sec · Hill Oaks Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    658 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 75%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.76 mi · 7%
Capital Beltway
1.38 mi · 6%
I 95 South
0.97 mi · 4%
Sean Taylor Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Hill Oaks Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 17m from Annapolis
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 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?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Annapolis and 12.6 miles from Summerfield.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Annapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

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

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Summerfield. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.58 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
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#2 Summerfield

Summerfield, Maryland, is a census-designated place situated in Prince George's County.

Population0
Coordinates38.9045400, -76.8683000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Summerfield (-76.8683, 38.90454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.46
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $3.73 $7.46
Mid-grade $4.84 $4.26 $8.52
Premium $5.15 $4.53 $9.06
Diesel $6.36 $5.60 $11.20

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Summerfield. The current time is 20:41:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.