How far is Severna Park, MD from Mays Chapel, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Mays Chapel, MD is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
32.46 mi
00h 52m
Flight
25.68 mi
41.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.46 mi
Kilometers
52.24 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-04-19T07:02
Arrive Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Rosemont
MD

Village in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Severna Park
16.2 mi
00h 26m
To Mays Chapel
16.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Mays Chapel.

  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 left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Paca Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Paca Street

    77 m · 11 sec · North Paca Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    32 m · 11 sec · West Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Eutaw Street

    830 ft · 25 sec · North Eutaw Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    54 m · 8 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto West Read Street

    79 m · 11 sec · West Read Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Chase Street

    623 ft · 26 sec · West Chase Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    127 m · 18 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Biddle Street

    666 ft · 29 sec · West Biddle Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Charles Street

    1174 ft · 41 sec · North Charles Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 83 North: Jones Falls Expressway

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Jones Falls Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Falls Road

    2666 ft · 55 sec · Falls Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Thornton Road

    764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Marburg Manor Drive

    2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on Marburg Manor Drive

    79 m · 11 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jones Falls Expressway
8.67 mi · 27%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
3.98 mi · 12%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 12%
Governor Ritchie Highway
3.28 mi · 10%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 10%
West Seminary Avenue
1.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jones Falls Expressway

Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

8.67 mi · 00h 13m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosemont
00h 26m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Severna Park and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Mays Chapel?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Rosemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Severna Park and 16.2 miles from Mays Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Severna Park and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.

Stop Ideas Near Rosemont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosemont, 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 Rosemont.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Mays Chapel. Straight-line distance: 25.68 mi (41.32 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Mays Chapel

#2 Mays Chapel

Census designated place

Population11,420
Coordinates39.4331600, -76.6494100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Mays Chapel (-76.64941, 39.43316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 Mays Chapel. The current time is 07:02:21.

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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.