How far is Brentwood, MD from Annapolis, MD?
The driving distance from Brentwood, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brentwood and Annapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood and Annapolis.
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Start on Woodhirst Drive
786 ft · 40 sec · Woodhirst Drive
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Turn left onto Woodhill Way
145 m · 26 sec · Woodhill Way
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Turn left onto Teen Barnes Road
1697 ft · 51 sec · Teen Barnes Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Jefferson Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
5 m · 1 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2694 ft · 59 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 15 North, US 340 East
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore, Washington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie
2879 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi · 3 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 Brentwood and Annapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
23 mi · 00h 25m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brentwood to Annapolis?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 37.8 miles from Brentwood and 36.6 miles from Annapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 60.34 mi (97.1 km).
#1 Brentwood
Town in Maryland
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 39.3792700, -77.4927600 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
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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