How far is Fort Washington, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
50.13 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.91 mi
57.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.91 mi
Kilometers
57.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.13 mi
Kilometers
80.68 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Sat, May 30, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Washington
Sat, May 30, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Washington
2026-05-30T10:18
Arrive Severna Park
Sat, May 30, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Washington
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
Woodmore
MD

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

From Fort Washington
24.5 mi
00h 29m
To Severna Park
25.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Severna Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Warburton Drive

    1619 ft · 1 min · Warburton Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Washington Road

    1544 ft · 54 sec · Fort Washington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Indian Head Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palmer Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tucker Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Allentown Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis

    2938 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    18.6 mi · 22 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

    156 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 Fort Washington 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.6 mi · 37%
Capital Beltway
8.39 mi · 17%
Allentown Road
5.57 mi · 11%
MD 2 North
3.73 mi · 7%
Indian Head Highway
3.71 mi · 7%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmore
00h 29m from Fort Washington
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Woodmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Fort Washington and 25.6 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodmore

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 Woodmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.5 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 Woodmore.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

18 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 35.91 mi (57.79 km).

Fort Washington

#1 Fort Washington

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population24,183
Coordinates38.7073400, -77.0230300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.14 $16.28
Premium $4.95 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.98 $10.58 $21.17

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Washington and Severna Park. The current time is 10:18:19.

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.