How far is Mount Airy, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Mount Airy, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
56.65 mi
00h 58m
Flight
44.89 mi
72.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.89 mi
Kilometers
72.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.65 mi
Kilometers
91.17 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Airy
Sun, Apr 19, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Airy
2026-04-19T07:48
Arrive Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
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 Mount Airy
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
Catonsville
MD

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

From Mount Airy
29.1 mi
00h 29m
To Annapolis
27.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 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 Mount Airy and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Annapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Way

    36 m · 10 sec · Veterans Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    32 m · 10 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    716 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridge Road

    115 m · 14 sec · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2734 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  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 Mount Airy 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Road
15.3 mi · 27%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 17%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 16%
Baltimore Beltway
8.83 mi · 16%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 14%
John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore

Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

9.14 mi · 00h 10m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catonsville
00h 29m from Mount Airy
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Mount Airy and 27.5 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Airy and Rain Showers near Annapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Catonsville

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

10 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

41 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 44.89 mi (72.25 km).

Mount Airy

#1 Mount Airy

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

Population9,502
Coordinates39.3762100, -77.1547000
Altitude238
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: Veterans Way (-77.154613, 39.37616)
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.57 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.95 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $5.98 $11.96 $23.92

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 Mount Airy and Annapolis. The current time is 07:48:21.

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.