How far is Boonsboro, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Boonsboro, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
85.92 mi
01h 46m
Flight
72.02 mi
115.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.92 mi
Kilometers
138.27 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Boonsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boonsboro
2026-04-18T09:37
Arrive Annapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boonsboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Boonsboro
42.9 mi
00h 53m
To Annapolis
43 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Potomac Street

    37 m · 6 sec · Potomac Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old National Pike

    35 m · 2 sec · Old National Pike

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Old National Pike

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Old National Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old National Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
33 mi · 38%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 11%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 10%
Old National Pike
8.67 mi · 10%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 53m from Boonsboro
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boonsboro and Mostly Sunny near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Boonsboro and 43 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boonsboro and Mostly Sunny near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boonsboro and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.9 km).

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#1 Boonsboro

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

Population3,455
Coordinates39.5062100, -77.6524900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Annapolis

#2 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
Start: Boonsboro (-77.65249, 39.50621)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boonsboro and Annapolis. The current time is 09:37:41.

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.