How far is Severna Park, MD from New Carrollton, MD?
The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to New Carrollton, MD is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and New Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and New Carrollton.
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Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
43 m · 10 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road
1372 ft · 1 min · Cypress Creek Road
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Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
2401 ft · 37 sec · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
2284 ft · 46 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Riverdale Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn right onto Lamont Drive
1 km · 2 min · Lamont Drive
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Turn right onto Carrollton Parkway
33 m · 5 sec · Carrollton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park and New Carrollton.
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.
John Hanson Highway
Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Severna Park and Mostly Cloudy near New Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to New Carrollton?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Severna Park and 14.6 miles from New Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Severna Park and Mostly Cloudy near New Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Crofton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and New Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (31 km).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Carrollton
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,909 |
| Coordinates | 38.9698300, -76.8799700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Carrollton (-76.87997, 38.96983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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