How far is Aspen Hill, MD from Annapolis, MD?
The driving distance from Aspen Hill, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aspen Hill and Annapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aspen Hill and Annapolis.
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Start on the route
39 m · 12 sec
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Turn uturn onto Georgia Avenue
43 m · 9 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight left
87 m · 18 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto University Boulevard West
2.8 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard West
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Continue on University Boulevard East
2995 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Capital Beltway East, Baltimore, College Park
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
1291 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest Street
792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle
544 ft · 17 sec · School Street
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Exit the rotary onto School Street
42 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aspen Hill and Annapolis.
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.
John Hanson Highway
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Aspen Hill and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Annapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aspen Hill to Annapolis?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Aspen Hill and 27.2 miles from Annapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Aspen Hill and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Annapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aspen Hill and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.44 km).
#1 Aspen Hill
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 48,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.0795500, -77.0730300 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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