How far is Baltimore, MD from Severn, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Severn, MD is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.42 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.55 mi
18.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.55 mi
Kilometers
18.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.42 mi
Kilometers
23.21 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-23T07:39
Arrive Severn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Linthicum
MD

Census designated place

From Baltimore
7.2 mi
00h 12m
To Severn
7.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Severn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Severn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fayette Street

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 195 East: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1681 ft · 24 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 170 South: Odenton, Rental Car Return

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Aviation Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Aviation Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Reece Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Reece Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Severn Road

    43 m · 5 sec · Severn Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Severn Station Road

    1204 ft · 55 sec · Severn Station Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Severn Station Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Severn Station Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Severn Station Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Severn.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.92 mi · 41%
Aviation Boulevard
2.13 mi · 15%
Telegraph Road
1.65 mi · 11%
I 195 East
1.04 mi · 7%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 7%
Reece Road
0.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

5.92 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linthicum
00h 12m from Baltimore
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Severn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Severn?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Linthicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Baltimore and 7.2 miles from Severn.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Severn.

Stop Ideas Near Linthicum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linthicum, 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 Linthicum.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

4 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

33 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

44 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Severn. Straight-line distance: 11.55 mi (18.59 km).

Baltimore

#1 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Severn

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population44,231
Coordinates39.1370500, -76.6983000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Severn (-76.6983, 39.13705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.95 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $5.98 $3.05 $6.10

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Severn. The current time is 07:39:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.