How far is Bryans Road, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Bryans Road, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
49.59 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.61 mi
63.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.61 mi
Kilometers
63.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.59 mi
Kilometers
79.81 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bryans Road
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryans Road
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Annapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bryans Road
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
Lake Arbor
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Bryans Road
24.8 mi
00h 34m
To Annapolis
24.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryans Road and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Livingston Road

    6 m · 10 sec · Livingston Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Indian Head Highway

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Indian Head Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palmer Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Tucker Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allentown Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    2938 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.6 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryans Road 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.6 mi · 37%
Indian Head Highway
11.6 mi · 23%
Capital Beltway
8.39 mi · 17%
Allentown Road
5.57 mi · 11%
Palmer Road
1.36 mi · 3%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 34m from Bryans Road
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bryans Road 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 Bryans Road to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Bryans Road and 24.8 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bryans Road and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryans Road and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 39.61 mi (63.75 km).

Bryans Road

#1 Bryans Road

Census designated place

Population7,244
Coordinates38.6270600, -77.0730300
Altitude54
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: Bryans Road (-77.07303, 38.62706)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bryans Road and Annapolis. The current time is 19:11:18.

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.