How far is Severna Park, MD from Maryland City, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Maryland City, MD is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
18.37 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.69 mi
23.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.69 mi
Kilometers
23.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.56 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Maryland City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Odenton
MD

Census designated place

From Severna Park
9.2 mi
00h 16m
To Maryland City
9.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Maryland City.

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    57 m · 8 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Evergreen Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Evergreen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Benfield Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Benfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Laurel Drive

    30 m · 3 sec · Laurel Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Benfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Benfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Veterans Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road

    148 m · 14 sec · Maryland 3 Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jabez Run

    989 ft · 17 sec · Jabez Run

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward Bowie, Fort Meade

    685 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway

    61 m · 3 sec · Robert Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Odenton, Fort Meade

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Patuxent Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 198: Fort Meade, Laurel

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    79 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    579 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Laurel Fort Meade Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Laurel Fort Meade Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Red Clay Road

    1025 ft · 32 sec · Red Clay Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    18 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road

    549 ft · 21 sec · Old Annapolis Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Greensboro South

    80 m · 16 sec · Greensboro South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Line Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · Old Line Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Crumpton South

    99 m · 20 sec · Crumpton South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Yellow Springs South

    1967 ft · 1 min · Yellow Springs South

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wye Mills South

    683 ft · 35 sec · Wye Mills South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Vale Summit South

    140 m · 20 sec · Vale Summit South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vale Summit South

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
146.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patuxent Freeway
6.87 mi · 37%
Laurel Fort Meade Road
3.05 mi · 17%
Benfield Road
2.85 mi · 16%
Veterans Highway
1.16 mi · 6%
West Benfield Road
0.89 mi · 5%
Evergreen Road
0.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Patuxent Freeway

Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway

6.87 mi · 00h 09m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odenton
00h 16m from Severna Park
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Maryland City?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Severna Park and 9.2 miles from Maryland City.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near Maryland City.

Stop Ideas Near Odenton

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 Odenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

12 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

34 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Maryland City. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Maryland City

#2 Maryland City

Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population16,093
Coordinates39.0920500, -76.8177500
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Maryland City (-76.81775, 39.09205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.66 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $5.98 $3.89 $7.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Maryland City. The current time is 23:50:17.

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.