How far is Easton, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Easton, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.13 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.43 mi
42.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.43 mi
Kilometers
42.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.13 mi
Kilometers
67.8 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Grasonville
MD

Census designated place

From Easton
21.1 mi
00h 24m
To Annapolis
21 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    1769 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Glebe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Glebe Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Easton Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Easton Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    152 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

    37.9 mi · 53 min · Ocean Gateway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 70 South: Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Gateway
37.9 mi · 90%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.53 mi · 4%
Easton Parkway
1.3 mi · 3%
Glebe Road
0.67 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
0.33 mi · 1%
MD 70 South
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Gateway

Merge slight right onto Ocean Gateway

37.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grasonville
00h 24m from Easton
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Easton and Sunny near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Easton and 21 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easton and Sunny near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Grasonville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

3 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

21 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

46 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

49 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.54 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population16,611
Coordinates38.7742800, -76.0763300
Altitude7
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: South Washington Street (-76.076268, 38.774285)
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Annapolis. The current time is 00:18:55.

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.