How far is Severn, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Severn, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Severn and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severn and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on Severn Station Road
12 m · 7 sec · Severn Station Road
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Continue on Severn Station Road
1204 ft · 58 sec · Severn Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Severn Road
43 m · 10 sec · Severn Road
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Turn left onto Reece Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Reece Road
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Turn left onto Telegraph Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Aviation Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Aviation Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington
969 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Severn and Gwynn Oak.
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.
Metropolitan Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
4.81 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Severn and Mostly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severn to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Severn and 14.2 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Severn and Mostly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Elkridge
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 Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Severn and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.75 km).
#1 Severn
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 44,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.1370500, -76.6983000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gwynn Oak
A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 47,092 |
| Coordinates | 39.3326100, -76.6927500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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