How far is Rockville, MD from Severn, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Severn, MD is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.49 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.64 mi
39.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.64 mi
Kilometers
39.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.49 mi
Kilometers
57.12 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Severn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
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 Rockville
17.7 mi
00h 25m
To Severn
17.8 mi
00h 25m

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
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville and Severn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockville and Severn.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    91 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1648 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veirs Mill Road

    2844 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto First Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · First Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    2675 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

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

    2257 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive

    2986 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville

    2970 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 170: Linthicum, Odenton

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 170 South: Telegraph Road, Odenton

    990 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Telegraph Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Telegraph Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Reece Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Reece Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Severn Road

    43 m · 5 sec · Severn Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Severn Station Road

    1204 ft · 55 sec · Severn Station Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Severn Station Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Severn Station Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Severn Station Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville and Severn.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 29%
MD 198 West
9.71 mi · 27%
MD 100 East
5.68 mi · 16%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 10%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 4%
Reece Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Intercounty Connector

Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 25m from Rockville
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near Severn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockville to Severn?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 17.7 miles from Rockville and 17.8 miles from Severn.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockville and Sunny near Severn.

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 13.9 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 13.4 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 7.3 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 Rockville and Severn. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.65 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Severn

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

Population44,231
Coordinates39.1370500, -76.6983000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockville (-77.15276, 39.084)
End: Severn (-76.6983, 39.13705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Severn. The current time is 05:08:29.

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.