How far is Severna Park, MD from Hillcrest Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Hillcrest Heights, MD is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
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 Hillcrest Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Hillcrest Heights.
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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
17.8 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden
1630 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn left onto Addison Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Addison Road
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Continue on Walker Mill Road
3214 ft · 58 sec · Walker Mill Road
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Continue on Silver Hill Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Hill Road
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Continue on Iverson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Iverson Street
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Turn left onto 23rd Place
109 m · 18 sec · 23rd Place
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Turn right onto Jameson Street
612 ft · 28 sec · Jameson Street
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Turn right onto 23rd Parkway
53 m · 5 sec · 23rd Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park and Hillcrest Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Hanson Highway
Continue on John Hanson Highway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Severna Park and Sunny near Hillcrest Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Hillcrest Heights?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 18.6 miles from Severna Park and 18.7 miles from Hillcrest Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Severna Park and Sunny near Hillcrest Heights.
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 Hillcrest Heights. Straight-line distance: 27.65 mi (44.5 km).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillcrest Heights
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 16,469 |
| Coordinates | 38.8328900, -76.9594200 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillcrest Heights (-76.95942, 38.83289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
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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