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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Road
24.41 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.93 mi
30.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.41 mi
Kilometers
39.28 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Fort George G Mead Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort George G Mead Junction
2026-04-15T05:52
Arrive Annapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort George G Mead Junction
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Crownsville
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes

From Fort George G Mead Junction
12.2 mi
00h 17m
To Annapolis
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort George G Mead Junction and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Brock Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road

    2431 ft · 1 min · Guilford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road

    1044 ft · 23 sec · Dorsey Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Patuxent Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patuxent Freeway
17.9 mi · 73%
John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi · 9%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 5%
US 50 East
1.22 mi · 5%
MD 70
0.49 mi · 2%
Guilford Road
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crownsville
00h 17m from Fort George G Mead Junction
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Crownsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Laurel City Mayor

Laurel , MD
8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crownsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

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).

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#1 Fort George G Mead Junction

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

Population9,505
Coordinates39.1259400, -76.7891400
Altitude57
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: Fort George G Mead Junction (-76.78914, 39.12594)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort George G Mead Junction and Annapolis. The current time is 05:52:02.

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.