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

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Accokeek, MD is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
53.11 mi
01h 14m
Flight
38.08 mi
61.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.08 mi
Kilometers
61.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Accokeek
Thu, Apr 16, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-04-16T01:21
Arrive Accokeek
Thu, Apr 16, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Severna Park
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
Glenarden
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Severna Park
26.5 mi
00h 37m
To Accokeek
26.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and Accokeek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    43 m · 10 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road

    1372 ft · 1 min · Cypress Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2894 ft · 45 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    125 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    612 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    136 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Indian Head Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Livingston Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    628 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park and Accokeek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 35%
Capital Beltway
14.5 mi · 27%
Indian Head Highway
9.87 mi · 19%
Governor Ritchie Highway
4.55 mi · 9%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.87 mi · 4%
I 95 South
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John Hanson Highway

Continue on John Hanson Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenarden
00h 37m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near Accokeek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Accokeek?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Severna Park and 26.6 miles from Accokeek.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near Accokeek.

Stop Ideas Near Glenarden

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 Glenarden and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.3 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.2 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 Glenarden.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

3 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

30 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Accokeek. Straight-line distance: 38.08 mi (61.28 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Accokeek

#2 Accokeek

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population10,573
Coordinates38.6676200, -77.0283100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Accokeek (-77.02831, 38.66762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Accokeek. The current time is 01:21:04.

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.