How far is Severn, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Severn, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
16.66 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.55 mi
18.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.55 mi
Kilometers
18.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.66 mi
Kilometers
26.81 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Severn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severn
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Baltimore
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Severn
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
Pumphrey
MD

Census designated place

From Severn
8 mi
00h 13m
To Baltimore
8.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Severn Station Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Severn Station Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Severn Station Road

    1204 ft · 58 sec · Severn Station Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Severn Road

    43 m · 10 sec · Severn Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reece Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Reece Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Donaldson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Donaldson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Quarterfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quarterfield Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 24%
I 97 North
3.84 mi · 23%
Donaldson Avenue
1.68 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
1.11 mi · 7%
I 695 West
1.07 mi · 6%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

3.98 mi · 00h 06m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pumphrey
00h 13m from Severn
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Severn and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Pumphrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Severn and 8.7 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Severn and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Pumphrey

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pumphrey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pumphrey.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

6 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

35 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

44 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severn and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 11.55 mi (18.59 km).

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#1 Severn

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

Population44,231
Coordinates39.1370500, -76.6983000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Severn Station Road (-76.698308, 39.13715)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 Severn and Baltimore. The current time is 03:19:46.

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.