How far is Maryland City, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from Maryland City, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
18.69 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.69 mi
23.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.69 mi
Kilometers
30.08 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM EDT
Return by in Maryland City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland City
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Severna Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maryland City
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
Odenton
MD

Census designated place

From Maryland City
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Severna Park
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
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 Maryland City and Severna Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland City and Severna Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Vale Summit South

    140 m · 22 sec · Vale Summit South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wye Mills South

    683 ft · 36 sec · Wye Mills South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Yellow Springs South

    1967 ft · 1 min · Yellow Springs South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Crumpton South

    99 m · 20 sec · Crumpton South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Line Avenue

    67 m · 11 sec · Old Line Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Greensboro South

    80 m · 13 sec · Greensboro South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road

    624 ft · 25 sec · Old Annapolis Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Red Clay Road

    1033 ft · 34 sec · Red Clay Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton

    1660 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 3 North: Baltimore

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway

    1842 ft · 31 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Highway

    1424 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Benfield Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · West Benfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Evergreen Road

  18. 18

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

    57 m · 5 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland City 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patuxent Freeway
7.39 mi · 40%
West Benfield Road
3.74 mi · 20%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
3.01 mi · 16%
Veterans Highway
1.62 mi · 9%
Evergreen Road
0.8 mi · 4%
Yellow Springs South
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Patuxent Freeway

Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

7.39 mi · 00h 10m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odenton
00h 15m from Maryland City
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maryland City 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 Maryland City to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Maryland City and 9.4 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odenton

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 Odenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.9 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 Odenton.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

12 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

34 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland City and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).

Maryland City

#1 Maryland City

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Vale Summit South (-76.818201, 39.091967)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.70 $5.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.04 $6.07
Premium $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $5.98 $3.95 $7.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland City and Severna Park. The current time is 22:13:14.

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.