How far is North Potomac, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from North Potomac, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
52.04 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.61 mi
62.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.61 mi
Kilometers
62.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.04 mi
Kilometers
83.75 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Tue, Jun 2, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in North Potomac
Tue, Jun 2, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Potomac
2026-06-02T10:14
Arrive Severna Park
Tue, Jun 2, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Potomac
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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From North Potomac
26.3 mi
00h 30m
To Severna Park
25.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Potomac and Severna Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Query Mill Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Query Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Turkey Foot Road

    2947 ft · 1 min · Turkey Foot Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road

    1951 ft · 40 sec · Travilah Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Dufief Mill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Muddy Branch Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Muddy Branch Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway

    1561 ft · 35 sec · Great Seneca Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sam Eig Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    16.3 mi · 21 min · Intercounty Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Laurel, Burtonsville

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    1 km · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 23 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Potomac 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
16.3 mi · 31%
MD 100 East
12.6 mi · 24%
MD 198 West
9.71 mi · 19%
Sam Eig Highway
3.15 mi · 6%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 5%
Dufief Mill Road
1.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 30m from North Potomac
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Potomac 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 North Potomac to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 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 26.3 miles from North Potomac and 25.8 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Potomac and Sunny near Severna Park.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
City of Bowie
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.2 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 West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Potomac and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 38.61 mi (62.14 km).

North Potomac

#1 North Potomac

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population24,410
Coordinates39.0828900, -77.2649800
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Query Mill Road (-77.265145, 39.083029)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North Potomac and Severna Park. The current time is 10:14:16.

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.