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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood of Pasadena, Maryland, United States
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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.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Magothy Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 100 East
546 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Mountain Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Fundraising Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Haven.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
Kent Island, MD
New Carrollton station
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).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Shore
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 19,477 |
| Coordinates | 39.1070500, -76.4849600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Shore (-76.48496, 39.10705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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