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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.31 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.65 mi
44.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.65 mi
Kilometers
44.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.31 mi
Kilometers
60.04 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillcrest Heights
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive Hillcrest Heights
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Severna Park
18.6 mi
00h 27m
To Hillcrest Heights
18.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

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.

  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

    17.8 mi · 21 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 704: Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Glenarden

    1630 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Addison Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Addison Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Walker Mill Road

    3214 ft · 58 sec · Walker Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Silver Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Silver Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Iverson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Iverson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 23rd Place

    109 m · 18 sec · 23rd Place

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jameson Street

    612 ft · 28 sec · Jameson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 23rd Parkway

    53 m · 5 sec · 23rd Parkway

  17. 17

    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.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
17.8 mi · 48%
Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
5.19 mi · 14%
Governor Ritchie Highway
4.55 mi · 12%
Silver Hill Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Addison Road
2.22 mi · 6%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 27m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowie.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

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).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Hillcrest Heights

#2 Hillcrest Heights

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population16,469
Coordinates38.8328900, -76.9594200
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Hillcrest Heights (-76.95942, 38.83289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Hillcrest Heights. The current time is 20:30:34.

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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.