How far is Fallston, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Fallston, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
52.82 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.28 mi
60 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fallston.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.28 mi
Kilometers
60 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.82 mi
Kilometers
85 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Fallston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallston
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallston
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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Fallston
26.4 mi
00h 35m
To Annapolis
26.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Fallston and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Fallston Road

    81 m · 12 sec · Old Fallston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Watervale Road

    939 ft · 29 sec · Watervale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fallston Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Fallston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2489 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallston 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 19%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 15%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 15%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.99 mi · 11%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.81 mi · 11%
Mountain Road
5.1 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

I 97 South

Continue straight

8.87 mi · 00h 10m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 35m from Fallston
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fallston 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 Fallston to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Fallston and 26.4 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallston and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).

Fallston

#1 Fallston

Census designated place

Population8,958
Coordinates39.5145500, -76.4110700
Altitude142
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: Fallston (-76.41107, 39.51455)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 Fallston and Annapolis. The current time is 23:36:04.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.