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Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from New Orleans to Annapolis. If you're planning a road trip to Annapolis, you can research locations to stop along the way. Traveling with a dog or cat? View pet-friendly stops between New Orleans and Annapolis. Camping along the way? View RV campgrounds between New Orleans and Annapolis. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in New Orleans
drive for about 2 hours
12:13 pm Collins
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:13 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:51 pm Meridian
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:51 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
6:09 pm Birmingham (Alabama)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6 hours
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9:00 am leave from Birmingham (Alabama)
drive for about 2 hours
11:15 am Chattanooga
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:15 pm
drive for about 3 hours
3:03 pm Gatlinburg
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:03 pm
drive for about 3 hours
7:18 pm Blue Ridge Parkway
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 8.5 hours
10:00 am leave from Blue Ridge Parkway
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:30 am Roanoke
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:30 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
4:05 pm Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:05 pm
drive for about 1 hour
6:14 pm arrive in Annapolis
day 3 driving ≈ 6 hours
Your starting point is New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Since there are only 2 travelers, we assume you're driving 1 car. You can adjust the number of people traveling at the top. We assume a maximum of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars to fit your situation.
Collins
Meridian (3 answers)
Birmingham (Alabama) (34 answers)
questions about Birmingham (Alabama):
Entertainment for a large group of customers in Birmingham?
locate a good breakfast or coffee shop on the west side of Birmingham
Chattanooga (25 answers)
Ruby Falls (5 mentions)
Rock City (3 mentions)
Tennessee Aquarium (2 mentions)
Creative Discovery Museum (2 mentions)
Lookout Mountain (2 mentions)
questions about Chattanooga:
Activities in Chattanooga for families with active kids
Is April 2015 a good month to visit Chattanooga?
Gatlinburg (27 answers)
Great Smoky Mountain National Park (8 mentions)
Great Smoky Mountains (2 mentions)
Blue Ridge Parkway (6 mentions)
questions about Blue Ridge Parkway:
Where do we stay overnight
Roanoke (17 answers)
questions about Roanoke:
What is your favorite restaurant in Roanoke?
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (7 mentions)
Your final destination is Annapolis, Maryland.
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For example, here are some questions people have asked about Annapolis. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
miss from Los Angeles asked:
What must we do during one day in Annapolis, Maryland? (1 answer)
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
Best free things to do in Annapolis? (1 answer)
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What's the best neighborhood in Annapolis for a first time visitor? (1 answer)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Annapolis to New Orleans drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from New Orleans to Annapolis. Or get a full New Orleans to Annapolis flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
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