How far is Fort George G Mead Junction, MD from Annapolis, MD?
The driving distance from Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction and Annapolis.
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Start on the route
32 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road
10 m · 1 sec · Brock Bridge Road
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Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road
2431 ft · 1 min · Guilford Road
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Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road
1044 ft · 23 sec · Dorsey Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Fort George G Mead Junction 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.
Patuxent Freeway
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
11.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort George G Mead Junction and Mostly Sunny near Annapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort George G Mead Junction to Annapolis?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Fort George G Mead Junction and 12.2 miles from Annapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort George G Mead Junction and Mostly Sunny near Annapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Crownsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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BWI Rail Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort George G Mead Junction and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).
#1 Fort George G Mead Junction
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 39.1259400, -76.7891400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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