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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Canada Goose Court
54 m · 10 sec · Canada Goose Court
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Turn right onto Robin Drive
3085 ft · 2 min · Robin Drive
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Turn left onto New Design Road
1.1 km · 1 min · New Design Road
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Turn right onto Corporate Drive
1557 ft · 47 sec · Corporate Drive
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Turn right onto Crestwood Boulevard
2153 ft · 47 sec · Crestwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buckeystown Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East
2022 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
2796 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 24 min
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1653 ft · 26 sec · 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 Ballenger Creek 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
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).
#1 Ballenger Creek
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,274 |
| Coordinates | 39.3726000, -77.4352600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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