How far is Severna Park, MD from Lake Shore, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Lake Shore, MD is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.32 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.11 mi
6.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.11 mi
Kilometers
6.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.32 mi
Kilometers
11.78 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Shore
Sun, May 31, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Sun, May 31, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-05-31T05:13
Arrive Lake Shore
Sun, May 31, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Severna Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Green Haven
MD

Neighborhood of Pasadena, Maryland, United States

From Severna Park
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Lake Shore
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and Lake Shore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Lake Shore.

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 36 sec · West McKinsey Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Magothy Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto MD 100 East

    546 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Mountain Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park and Lake Shore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Magothy Bridge Road
2.15 mi · 29%
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.51 mi · 21%
Mountain Road
1.47 mi · 20%
Governor Ritchie Highway
1.02 mi · 14%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
0.82 mi · 11%
West McKinsey Road
0.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Magothy Bridge Road

Turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road

2.15 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Haven
00h 06m from Severna Park
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Severna Park and Sunny near Lake Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Lake Shore?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Green Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Severna Park and 3.7 miles from Lake Shore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Severna Park and Sunny near Lake Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Green Haven

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Green Haven and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Fundraising Town Hall

Annapolis , MD
191 Main St #310, Annapolis, MD 21401
Call center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Haven.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

14 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

33 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

34 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Lake Shore. Straight-line distance: 4.11 mi (6.61 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Lake Shore

#2 Lake Shore

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population19,477
Coordinates39.1070500, -76.4849600
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Lake Shore (-76.48496, 39.10705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.12
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.06 $2.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.95 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.98 $1.55 $3.11

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Lake Shore. The current time is 05:13:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.