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Interstate 97
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Route information
Maintained by MDSHA
Length 17.62 mi (28.36 km)
Major junctions
South end I-595 / US 50 / US 301 near Annapolis
  MD 3 near Millersville

MD 32 near Odenton
MD 100 near Severn

I-695 near Baltimore
North end I-895 near Baltimore
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System
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MD 96 MD 97

Interstate 97 (I-97) is a special highway in the state of Maryland, United States. It is part of the Interstate Highway System, which is a big network of roads across the country. I-97 runs from the city of Annapolis in the south, all the way north to Baltimore.

About Interstate 97

Interstate 97 is known for being quite short. It is only about 17.62 miles (28.36 kilometers) long. This makes it the shortest two-digit Interstate highway in the entire United States! Even though it's short, it's a very important road for people traveling in Maryland.

Where Does I-97 Go?

I-97 starts near Annapolis, where it connects with Interstate 595, U.S. Route 50, and U.S. Route 301. As it heads north, it passes near several towns. These include Millersville, Odenton, and Severn.

The highway connects with other important roads along its way. It meets Maryland Route 3, Maryland Route 32, and Maryland Route 100. Finally, I-97 ends near Baltimore, where it connects with Interstate 695 (also known as the Baltimore Beltway) and Interstate 895. This helps drivers get around the Baltimore area easily.

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