How far is Hunt Valley, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Hunt Valley, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
51.39 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.89 mi
59.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.89 mi
Kilometers
59.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.39 mi
Kilometers
82.7 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Fri, Oct 16, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Hunt Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunt Valley
2026-10-16T10:10
Arrive Annapolis
Fri, Oct 16, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunt Valley
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 Hunt Valley
25.1 mi
00h 29m
To Annapolis
26.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hunt Valley and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hunt Valley and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Hunters Run Drive

    570 ft · 27 sec · Hunters Run Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paper Mill Road

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Paper Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashland Road

    2275 ft · 53 sec · Ashland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto York Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · York Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Timonium Road

    2458 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 West, I 83 West: Baltimore

    2289 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    20.6 mi · 28 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hunt Valley 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
20.6 mi · 40%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 19%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 15%
York Road
3.7 mi · 7%
John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi · 4%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

20.6 mi · 00h 28m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 29m from Hunt Valley
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hunt Valley and Patchy Fog near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hunt Valley to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 25.1 miles from Hunt Valley and 26.3 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hunt Valley and Patchy Fog 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 Hunt Valley and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 36.89 mi (59.37 km).

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#1 Hunt Valley

Hunt Valley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4998300, -76.6410800
Altitude91
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: Hunters Run Drive (-76.641184, 39.499854)
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $4.84 $8.76 $17.53
Premium $5.15 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $6.36 $11.52 $23.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hunt Valley and Annapolis. The current time is 10:10:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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