How far is Severna Park, MD from East Riverdale, MD?
The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to East Riverdale, MD is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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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 place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and East Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and East Riverdale.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn straight
104 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue
2370 ft · 1 min · Kenilworth Avenue
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
1694 ft · 56 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn right onto Quesada Road
564 ft · 25 sec · Quesada Road
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Continue on 54th Avenue
156 m · 28 sec · 54th Avenue
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Turn left onto Quintana Street
18 m · 3 sec · Quintana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quintana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park and East Riverdale.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Severna Park and Sunny near East Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to East Riverdale?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Severna Park and 15.7 miles from East Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Severna Park and Sunny near East Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Crofton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and East Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.7 km).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Riverdale
Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 15,509 |
| Coordinates | 38.9620600, -76.9219200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Riverdale (-76.92192, 38.96206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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