How far is Severna Park, MD from College Park, MD?
The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to College Park, MD is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and College Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and College Park.
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Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
43 m · 10 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road
1372 ft · 1 min · Cypress Creek Road
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Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
20.1 mi · 24 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 410
533 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Riverdale Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Continue on East-West Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · East-West Highway
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto Knox Road
83 m · 12 sec · Knox Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knox Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park and College Park.
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.
John Hanson Highway
Continue on John Hanson Highway
20.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near College Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to College Park?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Severna Park and 16.3 miles from College Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near College Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bowie
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 Bowie.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and College Park. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 km).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College Park
Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland
| Population | 32,173 |
| Coordinates | 38.9806700, -76.9369200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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