How far is Ballenger Creek, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from Ballenger Creek, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.81 mi
01h 07m
Flight
52.01 mi
83.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.01 mi
Kilometers
83.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.81 mi
Kilometers
101.08 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Mon, Jun 1, 6:56 PM EDT
Return by in Ballenger Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballenger Creek
2026-06-01T17:48
Arrive Severna Park
Mon, Jun 1, 6:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ballenger Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Ballenger Creek
31.1 mi
00h 33m
To Severna Park
31.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ballenger Creek and Severna Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ballenger Creek and Severna Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Canada Goose Court

    54 m · 10 sec · Canada Goose Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Robin Drive

    3085 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Design Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Design Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Corporate Drive

    1557 ft · 47 sec · Corporate Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crestwood Boulevard

    2153 ft · 47 sec · Crestwood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Buckeystown Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    2796 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 23 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballenger Creek and Severna Park.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 44%
MD 100 East
18.1 mi · 29%
Baltimore
4.6 mi · 7%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 4%
Columbia Pike
2.33 mi · 4%
Buckeystown Pike
1.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

21 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 33m from Ballenger Creek
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ballenger Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Severna Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ballenger Creek to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Ballenger Creek and 31.7 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ballenger Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Severna Park.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sykesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballenger Creek and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 52.01 mi (83.71 km).

Ballenger Creek

#1 Ballenger Creek

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population18,274
Coordinates39.3726000, -77.4352600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Canada Goose Court (-77.43517, 39.372785)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.95 $11.00 $22.00
Diesel $5.98 $13.28 $26.55

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballenger Creek and Severna Park. The current time is 17:48:32.

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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.