How far is Germantown, MD from Severna Park, MD?
The driving distance from Germantown, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and Severna Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and Severna Park.
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Start on the route
3 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Liberty Mill Road
1592 ft · 1 min · Liberty Mill Road
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Turn left onto Dawson Farm Road
1777 ft · 59 sec · Dawson Farm Road
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Turn left onto Great Seneca Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn right onto Middlebrook Road
3201 ft · 56 sec · Middlebrook Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South
2027 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 370
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 370 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
16.3 mi · 21 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 16 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 Germantown 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.
Intercounty Connector
Continue on Intercounty Connector
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Germantown 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 Germantown to Severna Park?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Germantown and 26.7 miles from Severna Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near Severna Park.
Stop Ideas Near West Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Rockville City Hall
D C Government
City of Bowie
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 39.58 mi (63.7 km).
#1 Germantown
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 86,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.1731600, -77.2716500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.41 | $18.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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 30, 2026
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