How far is La Vale, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from La Vale, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.47 mi
03h 09m
Flight
132.48 mi
213.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.48 mi
Kilometers
213.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.47 mi
Kilometers
263.08 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in La Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vale
2026-04-23T03:07
Arrive Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Myersville
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From La Vale
81.6 mi
01h 34m
To Annapolis
81.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
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 La Vale and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vale and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto National Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · National Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Mechanic Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · North Mechanic Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    37 mi · 41 min · National Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vale 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.4 mi · 47%
National Freeway
37 mi · 23%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 6%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 6%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 5%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myersville
01h 34m from La Vale
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Vale and Sunny near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Vale to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Myersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from La Vale and 81.8 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vale and Sunny near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Myersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myersville, 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 Myersville.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

17 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

19 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

20 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

25 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vale and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 132.48 mi (213.2 km).

La Vale

#1 La Vale

Census designated place

Population3,551
Coordinates39.6556400, -78.8105800
Altitude239
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: La Vale (-78.81058, 39.65564)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.84 L · about $23.58
Round trip
$47.15
11.54 gal · 43.68 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.58 $47.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.54 $53.07
Premium $4.95 $28.58 $57.17
Diesel $5.98 $34.50 $69.01

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 La Vale and Annapolis. The current time is 03:07:01.

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.