How far is Severn, MD from Woodlawn, MD?

The driving distance from Severn, MD to Woodlawn, MD is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
20.42 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.94 mi
20.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.94 mi
Kilometers
20.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.42 mi
Kilometers
32.86 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Severn
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severn
2026-10-15T22:31
Arrive Woodlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
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
Elkridge
MD

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

From Severn
8.7 mi
00h 13m
To Woodlawn
11.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Telegraph Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Aviation Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Aviation Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe

    103 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    2277 ft · 50 sec · Washington Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 122: Woodlawn

    1616 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 122 East: Woodlawn, Security Boulevard

    744 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    1983 ft · 52 sec · Security Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodlawn Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Woodlawn Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodlawn Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
4.48 mi · 22%
Metropolitan Boulevard
2.65 mi · 13%
Aviation Boulevard
2.33 mi · 11%
Southwestern Boulevard
2.06 mi · 10%
Telegraph Road
1.66 mi · 8%
Woodlawn Drive
1.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

4.48 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 13m from Severn
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Severn and Chance Rain Showers near Woodlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.7 miles from Severn and 11.7 miles from Woodlawn.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Severn and Chance Rain Showers near Woodlawn.

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkridge, 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 Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severn and Woodlawn. Straight-line distance: 12.94 mi (20.82 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
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#2 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3228800, -76.7280300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Severn Station Road (-76.698308, 39.13715)
End: Woodlawn Drive (-76.728138, 39.322977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $5.15 $3.71 $7.41
Diesel $6.36 $4.58 $9.16

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Severn and Woodlawn. The current time is 22:31:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.