How far is Maugansville, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Maugansville, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.8 mi
02h 04m
Flight
83.18 mi
133.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.18 mi
Kilometers
133.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.8 mi
Kilometers
168.66 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Maugansville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maugansville
2026-04-19T05:06
Arrive Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maugansville
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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Maugansville
52.4 mi
01h 02m
To Annapolis
52.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maugansville Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Maugansville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maugans Avenue

    3268 ft · 1 min · Maugans Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1669 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

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

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

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

    2879 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  21. 21

    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

  22. 22

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maugansville 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
55.9 mi · 53%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 9%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 8%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 7%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

49.4 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
01h 02m from Maugansville
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Maugansville and Rain Showers near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Maugansville and 52.4 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Maugansville and Rain Showers near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maugansville and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 83.18 mi (133.86 km).

Maugansville

#1 Maugansville

Census designated place

Population3,071
Coordinates39.6928700, -77.7447200
Altitude189
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: Maugansville (-77.74472, 39.69287)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $4.95 $18.33 $36.66
Diesel $5.98 $22.13 $44.25

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 Maugansville and Annapolis. The current time is 05:06:07.

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.