How far is Arbutus, MD from Severna Park, MD?
The driving distance from Arbutus, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arbutus and Severna Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arbutus and Severna Park.
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Start on Shelbourne Road
23 m · 6 sec · Shelbourne Road
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
2405 ft · 1 min · Linden Avenue
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Turn right onto East Drive
1231 ft · 36 sec · East Drive
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Turn left onto Sulphur Spring Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sulphur Spring Road
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
110 m · 15 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
1227 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
3143 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Arundel Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
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Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway
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Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Turn right onto West McKinsey Road
1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
802 ft · 23 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arbutus and Severna Park.
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.
Arundel Expressway
Continue on Arundel Expressway
5.86 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arbutus and Mostly Sunny near Severna Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arbutus to Severna Park?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Glen Burnie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Arbutus and 8.9 miles from Severna Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arbutus and Mostly Sunny near Severna Park.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Burnie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Burnie.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arbutus and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 15.19 mi (24.44 km).
#1 Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 20,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.2545500, -76.6999700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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