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

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
44.48 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.6 mi
52.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.6 mi
Kilometers
52.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.48 mi
Kilometers
71.58 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Severna Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
North Laurel
MD

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

From Rockville
22.5 mi
00h 27m
To Severna Park
22 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Rockville and Severna Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 23 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 100 East
12.6 mi · 28%
Intercounty Connector
10.1 mi · 23%
MD 198 West
9.71 mi · 22%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 8%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 5%
MD 198
1.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MD 100 East

Merge slight left

12 mi · 00h 16m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 27m from Rockville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockville 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 Rockville to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 22.5 miles from Rockville and 22 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockville 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.8 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 32.6 mi (52.46 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 Severna Park. The current time is 22:35:17.

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.