How far is California, MD from Annapolis, MD?
The driving distance from California, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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 22m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between California and Annapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between California and Annapolis.
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Start on Shady Mile Drive
995 ft · 48 sec · Shady Mile Drive
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Turn right onto Three Notch Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Three Notch Road
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Turn right onto Patuxent Beach Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Patuxent Beach Road
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Continue on Thomas Johnson Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Thomas Johnson Bridge
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Continue on South Solomons Island Road
18.6 mi · 26 min · South Solomons Island Road
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Continue on North Solomons Island Road
9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight right
129 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Solomons Island Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · North Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road
49 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
702 ft · 12 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Continue on New Solomoms Island Road
2951 ft · 50 sec · New Solomoms Island Road
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Continue on Solomons Island Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Solomons Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Solomons Island Road
11 m · 1 sec · Solomons Island Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road
12.6 mi · 20 min · Solomons Island Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge
1906 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
3166 ft · 49 sec · 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 California 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.
South Solomons Island Road
Continue on South Solomons Island Road
18.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving California and Sunny near Annapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from California to Annapolis?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Huntingtown Town Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from California and 31.6 miles from Annapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around California and Sunny near Annapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Huntingtown Town Center
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 Huntingtown Town Center.
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Washington Union Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between California and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 km).
#1 California
California is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3004000, -76.5074500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
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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