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Cities Near Annapolis

Cities near Annapolis, Maryland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bowie, Glen Burnie, Dundalk. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Annapolis, Maryland is Bowie, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Bowie13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Glen Burnie15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Dundalk19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Ellicott City26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Silver Spring29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Towson30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Alexandria32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Waldorf34 mi / 55 km1 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip
Rockville36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Germantown44 mi / 71 km1 hr 19 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Annapolis

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bowie, Glen Burnie, Dundalk, Ellicott City, Silver Spring. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Annapolis include Bowie, Glen Burnie, Dundalk, Ellicott City, Silver Spring. The closest is Bowie, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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