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

The driving distance from Linthicum, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.42 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.95 mi
17.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.95 mi
Kilometers
17.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.42 mi
Kilometers
21.6 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Wed, Apr 22, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Linthicum
Wed, Apr 22, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linthicum
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Severna Park
Wed, Apr 22, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Linthicum
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
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Linthicum
6.3 mi
00h 09m
To Severna Park
7.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Camp Meade Road

    16 m · 5 sec · South Camp Meade Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Maple Road

    1 km · 2 min · East Maple Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1024 ft · 34 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Furnace Branch Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Furnace Branch Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ordnance Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Ordnance Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Ordnance Road

    1623 ft · 33 sec · East Ordnance Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 10 South

    2713 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Arundel Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 23 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 Linthicum 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arundel Expressway
5.68 mi · 42%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 18%
Governor Ritchie Highway
1.01 mi · 8%
West Furnace Branch Road
0.94 mi · 7%
West Ordnance Road
0.69 mi · 5%
East Maple Road
0.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Arundel Expressway

Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

4.96 mi · 00h 07m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 09m from Linthicum
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Linthicum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Severna Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Linthicum and 7.1 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Linthicum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Severna Park.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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 Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linthicum and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.62 km).

Linthicum

#1 Linthicum

Census designated place

Population10,324
Coordinates39.2051100, -76.6527500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: South Camp Meade Road (-76.652605, 39.20509)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.84
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.92 $3.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.16 $4.32
Premium $4.95 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $5.98 $2.81 $5.62

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Linthicum and Severna Park. The current time is 19:30:40.

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.