How far is Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.08 mi
01h 16m
Flight
43.88 mi
70.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.88 mi
Kilometers
70.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.08 mi
Kilometers
91.86 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesapeake Ranch Estates
2026-04-15T16:24
Arrive Annapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
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
Huntingtown Town Center
MD

City in United States of America

From Chesapeake Ranch Estates
27.7 mi
00h 38m
To Annapolis
29.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Catalina Drive

    153 m · 20 sec · Catalina Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coyote Trail

    2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rousby Hall Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Rousby Hall Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    129 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Solomons Island Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · North Solomons Island Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road

    49 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

    702 ft · 12 sec · Solomons Island Road

  12. 12

    Continue on New Solomoms Island Road

    2951 ft · 50 sec · New Solomoms Island Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Solomons Island Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Solomons Island Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Solomons Island Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Solomons Island Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

    12.6 mi · 20 min · Solomons Island Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 East, US 50 East: Bay Bridge

    1906 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    3166 ft · 49 sec · John Hanson Highway

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Annapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Solomons Island Road
18.9 mi · 33%
South Solomons Island Road
15.3 mi · 27%
North Solomons Island Road
14.7 mi · 26%
Rousby Hall Road
2.32 mi · 4%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 2%
John Hanson Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

15.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntingtown Town Center
00h 38m from Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Sunny near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake Ranch Estates to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 27.7 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates and 29.5 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Sunny near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Huntingtown Town Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntingtown Town Center, 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 Huntingtown Town Center.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

43 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

46 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Kent Island, MD

50 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 43.88 mi (70.61 km).

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#1 Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3462400, -76.4177300
Altitude30
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: Catalina Drive (-76.41769, 38.346249)
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.21 $16.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.24 $18.49
Premium $4.95 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.98 $12.02 $24.04

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Annapolis. The current time is 16:24:55.

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.