How far is Eldersburg, MD from Severna Park, MD?
The driving distance from Eldersburg, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eldersburg and Severna Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eldersburg and Severna Park.
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Start on the route
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto Sykesville Road
104 m · 20 sec · Sykesville Road
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Continue on Sykesville Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Sykesville Road
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Turn left
2208 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 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 Eldersburg 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.
MD 100 East
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17.5 mi · 00h 24m
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 Eldersburg 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 Eldersburg to Severna Park?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Eldersburg and 20.1 miles from Severna Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eldersburg and Sunny near Severna Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eldersburg and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 31.63 mi (50.9 km).
#1 Eldersburg
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 30,531 |
| Coordinates | 39.4037100, -76.9502600 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
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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