How far is Golden Beach, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Golden Beach, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
58.07 mi
01h 28m
Flight
35.29 mi
56.8 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Golden Beach.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.07 mi
Kilometers
93.46 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Golden Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Golden Beach
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Golden Beach
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
Rosaryville
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

From Golden Beach
29 mi
00h 44m
To Annapolis
29 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Golden Beach and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Dockser Drive

    605 ft · 32 sec · Dockser Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grant Road

    1236 ft · 56 sec · Grant Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Golden Beach Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Golden Beach Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Golden Beach Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Beach Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Three Notch Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Three Notch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Leonardtown Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · South East Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

    714 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

    3079 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Beach and Annapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
15.6 mi · 27%
John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 19%
Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 18%
South East Crain Highway
7.98 mi · 14%
Golden Beach Road
5.76 mi · 10%
Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

13 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosaryville
00h 44m from Golden Beach
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Rosaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Golden Beach and 29 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Golden Beach and Mostly Sunny near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Rosaryville

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 Rosaryville and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.6 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 Rosaryville.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

22 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Lorton station

36 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Golden Beach and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 35.29 mi (56.8 km).

Golden Beach

#1 Golden Beach

Town of the United States

Population3,796
Coordinates38.4898500, -76.6821800
Altitude2
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: Golden Beach (-76.68218, 38.48985)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Golden Beach and Annapolis. The current time is 23:38:28.

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.