How far is Rossville, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Rossville, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.41 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.87 mi
40.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.87 mi
Kilometers
40.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.41 mi
Kilometers
61.81 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Rossville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Annapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
10:00 PM EDT
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
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Rossville
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To Annapolis
20 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Rossville and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pulaski Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    579 ft · 13 sec · Pulaski Highway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Moravia Road

    1235 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Moravia Road

    1755 ft · 35 sec · Moravia Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 895 Toll South: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2433 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  7. 7

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 South: Annapolis

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Hanson Highway

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 South
9.93 mi · 26%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 20%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
5.54 mi · 14%
Pulaski Highway
3.53 mi · 9%
John Hanson Highway
2.2 mi · 6%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 97 South

Continue straight

8.87 mi · 00h 10m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 21m from Rossville
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rossville and Sunny near Annapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Rossville and 20 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.03 km).

Rossville

#1 Rossville

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

Population15,147
Coordinates39.3384400, -76.4796800
Altitude13
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: US 40 (-76.47973, 39.3385)
End: School Street (-76.491792, 38.978586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 Rossville and Annapolis. The current time is 04:04:44.

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.