How far is Annapolis, MD from West Ocean City, MD?
The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to West Ocean City, MD is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and West Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and West Ocean City.
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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 · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Seashore Highway
10.9 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway
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Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
20 mi · 29 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Worcester Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Worcester Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Worcester Highway
706 ft · 25 sec · Worcester Highway
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Turn left onto Race Track Road
146 m · 12 sec · Race Track Road
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Turn right onto Worcester Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Highway
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Turn left onto Friendship Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Friendship Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Gateway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Ocean Gateway
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Turn right onto Old Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Bridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Bridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and West Ocean City.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near West Ocean City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to West Ocean City?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 52.8 miles from Annapolis and 52.8 miles from West Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Annapolis and Mostly Sunny near West Ocean City.
Stop Ideas Near Federalsburg
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 Federalsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and West Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 87.08 mi (140.14 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 West Ocean City
Census designated place in Worcester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,375 |
| Coordinates | 38.3315000, -75.1068500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Ocean City (-75.10685, 38.3315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.20 | $30.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.43 | $36.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
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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