How far is Potomac, MD from Severna Park, MD?
The driving distance from Potomac, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potomac and Severna Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potomac and Severna Park.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Falls Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Falls Road
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Turn right onto Democracy Boulevard
4.4 mi · 8 min · Democracy Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Georgetown Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Old Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 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 Potomac 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Potomac 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 Potomac to Severna Park?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Potomac and 26.7 miles from Severna Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Potomac and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Severna Park.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potomac and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 35.78 mi (57.58 km).
#1 Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 44,965 |
| Coordinates | 39.0181700, -77.2085900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.97 | $17.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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