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

The driving distance from Essex, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
26.87 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.93 mi
27.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.93 mi
Kilometers
27.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.24 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Essex
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex
2026-04-18T12:31
Arrive Severna Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Essex
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
Pumphrey
MD

Census designated place

From Essex
12.2 mi
00h 17m
To Severna Park
14.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    109 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    56 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto MD 151 North: North Point Boulevard, Baltimore

    1721 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard

    2719 ft · 53 sec · North Point Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kane Street

    965 ft · 35 sec · Kane Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on East Lombard Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lombard Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ponca Street

    604 ft · 28 sec · Ponca Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 895 Toll South

    1378 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ritchie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    2031 ft · 36 sec · East Furnace Branch Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 10 South

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 23 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arundel Expressway
4.71 mi · 18%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
4 mi · 15%
Ritchie Highway
3.54 mi · 13%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.39 mi · 13%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.39 mi · 5%
East Lombard Street
1.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Arundel Expressway

Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

3.98 mi · 00h 05m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pumphrey
00h 17m from Essex
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Essex and Mostly Sunny near Severna Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Pumphrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Essex and 14.7 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pumphrey

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

6 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

35 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 Essex and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.24 km).

Essex

#1 Essex

This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.

Population1,832,752
Coordinates39.3092700, -76.4749600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.474993, 39.309318)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex and Severna Park. The current time is 12:31:07.

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.