How far is Severna Park, MD from Linthicum, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Linthicum, MD is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
12.66 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.95 mi
17.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.95 mi
Kilometers
17.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.66 mi
Kilometers
20.37 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linthicum
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-04-23T10:24
Arrive Linthicum
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Severna Park
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To Linthicum
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Linthicum.

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 270

    1230 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ritchie Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Ordnance Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Ordnance Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Furnace Branch Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Furnace Branch Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    976 ft · 28 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Maple Road

    1 km · 2 min · East Maple Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Camp Meade Road

    16 m · 1 sec · South Camp Meade Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Camp Meade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arundel Expressway
4.52 mi · 36%
Governor Ritchie Highway
3.28 mi · 26%
West Furnace Branch Road
0.94 mi · 7%
Ritchie Highway
0.84 mi · 7%
East Furnace Branch Road
0.77 mi · 6%
West Ordnance Road
0.71 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 10m from Severna Park
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Severna Park and Sunny near Linthicum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Linthicum?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Severna Park and 6.3 miles from Linthicum.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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 Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Linthicum. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.62 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Linthicum

#2 Linthicum

Census designated place

Population10,324
Coordinates39.2051100, -76.6527500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Linthicum (-76.65275, 39.20511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Linthicum. The current time is 10:24:39.

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.