How far is Garrison, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Garrison, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
39.99 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.85 mi
52.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.85 mi
Kilometers
52.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.99 mi
Kilometers
64.35 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Garrison
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrison
2026-04-23T07:39
Arrive Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrison
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
Glen Burnie
MD

Census designated place in Maryland

From Garrison
20 mi
00h 27m
To Annapolis
20 mi
00h 27m

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
6 mph N
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 Garrison and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenmar Avenue

    14 m · 9 sec · Kenmar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Reisterstown Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1754 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    14.8 mi · 20 min · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 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 Garrison 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
14.8 mi · 37%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 24%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 19%
John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi · 6%
Reisterstown Road
1.92 mi · 5%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

14.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Burnie
00h 27m from Garrison
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Garrison and Sunny near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Glen Burnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Garrison and 20 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glen Burnie

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 Glen Burnie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Burnie.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrison and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 32.85 mi (52.86 km).

Garrison

#1 Garrison

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Population8,823
Coordinates39.4059400, -76.7605300
Altitude135
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: Garrison (-76.76053, 39.40594)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 Garrison and Annapolis. The current time is 07:39:49.

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.