How far is Landover, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Landover, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.75 mi
00h 29m
Flight
21.97 mi
35.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.97 mi
Kilometers
35.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.75 mi
Kilometers
39.83 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Sat, Nov 7, 2:02 AM EST
Return by in Landover
Sat, Nov 7, 2:31 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Landover
2026-11-07T01:32
Arrive Annapolis
Sat, Nov 7, 2:02 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Landover
10:00 PM EST
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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Landover
12.5 mi
00h 14m
To Annapolis
12.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dorman Street

    732 ft · 36 sec · Dorman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Standish Drive

    50 m · 12 sec · Standish Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Munsey Street

    550 ft · 24 sec · Munsey Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Warner Avenue

    1113 ft · 41 sec · Warner Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Landover Road

    987 ft · 33 sec · Old Landover Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kilmer Street

    90 m · 10 sec · Kilmer Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Landover Road

    635 ft · 17 sec · Landover Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington

    41 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Annapolis

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 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 Landover 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
21.7 mi · 88%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 5%
MD 70
0.49 mi · 2%
US 50 East
0.38 mi · 2%
Warner Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Old Landover Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 14m from Landover
Leave By
7:32 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Landover and Sunny near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Landover and 12.2 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

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

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Landover and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.35 km).

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#1 Landover

Landover is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9340000, -76.8966400
Altitude17
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: Dorman Street (-76.896731, 38.933861)
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.44
Round trip
$6.88
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.44 $6.88
Mid-grade $4.57 $3.98 $7.96
Premium $4.89 $4.26 $8.51
Diesel $6.30 $5.48 $10.97

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Landover and Annapolis. The current time is 01:32:46.

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.