How far is Chillum, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from Chillum, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.85 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.03 mi
40.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.03 mi
Kilometers
40.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.85 mi
Kilometers
56.08 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Chillum
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillum
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive Severna Park
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillum
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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Chillum
18 mi
00h 23m
To Severna Park
16.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chillum and Severna Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Riggs Road

    1129 ft · 21 sec · Riggs Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Chillum Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Chillum Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 34th Street

    638 ft · 25 sec · 34th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Windom Road

    1551 ft · 45 sec · Windom Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 38th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 38th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 38th Avenue

    1106 ft · 30 sec · 38th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bladensburg Road

    2859 ft · 1 min · Bladensburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bladensburg Road

    789 ft · 13 sec · Bladensburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Landover Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Landover Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington

    41 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Annapolis

    2023 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · John Hanson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy

    994 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    156 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillum 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
21.7 mi · 62%
MD 2 North
3.73 mi · 11%
Chillum Road
2.04 mi · 6%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 6%
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.53 mi · 4%
Landover Road
1.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 23m from Chillum
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chillum and Sunny near Severna Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chillum to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Chillum and 16.9 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chillum and Sunny near Severna Park.

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

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

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillum and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 25.03 mi (40.28 km).

Chillum

#1 Chillum

Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population33,513
Coordinates38.9637200, -76.9908100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Riggs Road (-76.990832, 38.963738)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 Chillum and Severna Park. The current time is 07:37:25.

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.