How far is Glenn Dale, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from Glenn Dale, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
26.6 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.84 mi
25.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.84 mi
Kilometers
25.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.6 mi
Kilometers
42.81 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Glenn Dale
Fri, Apr 24, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenn Dale
2026-04-23T23:16
Arrive Severna Park
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenn Dale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Glenn Dale
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Severna Park
16.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenn Dale and Severna Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lanham Severn Road

    605 ft · 22 sec · Lanham Severn Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glenn Dale Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenn Dale Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Bell Station Road

    1198 ft · 35 sec · Bell Station Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Annapolis Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North East Crain Highway

    1417 ft · 32 sec · North East Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Highway

    1424 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Benfield Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · West Benfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Evergreen Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    57 m · 5 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenn Dale 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
6.72 mi · 25%
Annapolis Road
4.96 mi · 19%
West Benfield Road
3.74 mi · 14%
Glenn Dale Boulevard
1.91 mi · 7%
Veterans Highway
1.62 mi · 6%
Evergreen Road
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Robert Crain Highway

Continue on Robert Crain Highway

6.72 mi · 00h 11m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 17m from Glenn Dale
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 10.3 miles from Glenn Dale and 16.4 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenn Dale 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 4.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.5 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 13.2 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 Glenn Dale and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 15.84 mi (25.5 km).

Glenn Dale

#1 Glenn Dale

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population13,466
Coordinates38.9876100, -76.8205300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.820135, 38.987792)
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 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenn Dale and Severna Park. The current time is 23:16:39.

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.