How far is Severna Park, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Essex, MD is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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 40m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Essex.
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Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
802 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Turn right onto West McKinsey Road
1243 ft · 36 sec · West McKinsey Road
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Turn left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 270
1230 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road
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Turn right onto Ritchie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway
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Turn slight right onto I 895
1450 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boston Street
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto O'Donnell Street Cutoff
159 m · 15 sec · O'Donnell Street Cutoff
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Turn left onto Interstate Avenue
555 ft · 31 sec · Interstate Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New York
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 150: Eastern Avenue
1335 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 150 East: Eastern Avenue, East Essex
78 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Eastern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue
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Turn right
159 m · 38 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 Severna Park and Essex.
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.
Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
3.37 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Essex?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Pumphrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Severna Park and 11.9 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Pumphrey
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 Pumphrey.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Essex. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.24 km).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-76.47496, 39.30927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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