How far is East Riverdale, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from East Riverdale, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.83 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.56 mi
34.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.61 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Wed, Jun 3, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in East Riverdale
Wed, Jun 3, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Riverdale
2026-06-03T09:19
Arrive Severna Park
Wed, Jun 3, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Riverdale
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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From East Riverdale
15.5 mi
00h 18m
To Severna Park
15.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Riverdale and Severna Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Quintana Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Quintana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 54th Avenue

    156 m · 23 sec · 54th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Quesada Road

    564 ft · 27 sec · Quesada Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue

    902 ft · 24 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East-West Highway

    743 ft · 26 sec · East-West Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Riverdale Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    118 m · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Riverdale Road

    536 ft · 18 sec · Riverdale Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 50 East: Annapolis

    1003 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    20.1 mi · 24 min · John Hanson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    994 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    158 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Riverdale 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
20.1 mi · 65%
MD 2 North
3.73 mi · 12%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 6%
Veterans Parkway
1.83 mi · 6%
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.53 mi · 5%
Riverdale Road
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

20.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 18m from East Riverdale
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Riverdale 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 East Riverdale to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from East Riverdale and 15.3 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Riverdale and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.7 km).

East Riverdale

#1 East Riverdale

Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population15,509
Coordinates38.9620600, -76.9219200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Quintana Street (-76.921897, 38.962128)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between East Riverdale and Severna Park. The current time is 09:19:49.

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.