How far is Woodmore, MD from Annapolis, MD?

The driving distance from Woodmore, MD to Annapolis, MD is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.74 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.19 mi
27.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.19 mi
Kilometers
27.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.74 mi
Kilometers
31.77 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Woodmore
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodmore
2026-04-19T04:15
Arrive Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodmore
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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Woodmore
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Annapolis
9.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
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 Woodmore and Annapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Enterprise Road

    46 m · 5 sec · Enterprise Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodmore Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodmore Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodmore Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Woodmore Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodmore Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Woodmore Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Oak Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Oak Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mitchellville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mitchellville Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Heritage Boulevard

    1083 ft · 32 sec · Heritage Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    1450 ft · 35 sec · North East Crain Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

    714 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

    3079 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

    667 ft · 13 sec · Roscoe Rowe Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest Street

    792 ft · 23 sec · Northwest Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle

    544 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodmore 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 55%
Woodmore Road
2.47 mi · 12%
Mitchellville Road
1.62 mi · 8%
Mount Oak Road
1.54 mi · 8%
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.28 mi · 6%
US 50 East
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 15m from Woodmore
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodmore 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 Woodmore to Annapolis?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Woodmore and 9.9 miles from Annapolis.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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 Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 4.7 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 Crofton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodmore and Annapolis. Straight-line distance: 17.19 mi (27.66 km).

Woodmore

#1 Woodmore

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population3,936
Coordinates38.9212200, -76.8030300
Altitude50
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: Woodmore (-76.80303, 38.92122)
End: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.72
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.86 $5.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.22 $6.44
Premium $4.95 $3.47 $6.94
Diesel $5.98 $4.19 $8.37

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 Woodmore and Annapolis. The current time is 04:15:37.

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.