How far is Annapolis, MD from Walkersville, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Walkersville, MD is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
73.15 mi
01h 36m
Flight
57.87 mi
93.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.87 mi
Kilometers
93.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.15 mi
Kilometers
117.72 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walkersville
Mon, Jun 1, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Mon, Jun 1, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-06-01T18:56
Arrive Walkersville
Mon, Jun 1, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
36.5 mi
00h 48m
To Walkersville
36.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
51°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Green Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Annapolis Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Old Annapolis Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Crum Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Crum Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Stauffer Road

    1031 ft · 30 sec · Stauffer Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Crum Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Crum Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1568 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue

    76 m · 7 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
29.2 mi · 40%
I 97 North
17.9 mi · 25%
Baltimore Beltway
8.88 mi · 12%
Green Valley Road
3.76 mi · 5%
Old Annapolis Road
3.65 mi · 5%
Crum Road
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 48m from Annapolis
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Annapolis and Partly Cloudy near Walkersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Annapolis and 36.6 miles from Walkersville.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Annapolis and Partly Cloudy near Walkersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Walkersville. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.13 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
Walkersville

#2 Walkersville

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population6,574
Coordinates39.4862100, -77.3519300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Walkersville (-77.35193, 39.48621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Walkersville. The current time is 18:56:44.

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.