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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.15 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.26 mi
31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.26 mi
Kilometers
31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.15 mi
Kilometers
46.92 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Carrollton
Wed, Apr 29, 5:34 PM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Wed, Apr 29, 6:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-04-29T16:54
Arrive New Carrollton
Wed, Apr 29, 5:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Severna Park
14.5 mi
00h 20m
To New Carrollton
14.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    43 m · 10 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road

    1372 ft · 1 min · Cypress Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John Hanson Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    2347 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2401 ft · 37 sec · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Annapolis Road

    2284 ft · 46 sec · Annapolis Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverdale Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lamont Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Lamont Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Carrollton Parkway

    33 m · 5 sec · Carrollton Parkway

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 63%
Governor Ritchie Highway
4.55 mi · 16%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.87 mi · 6%
Riverdale Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Lamont Drive
0.63 mi · 2%
I 495 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 20m from Severna Park
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Upper Marlboro Town Hall

Upper Marlboro , MD
14211 School Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 5.1 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 Crofton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and New Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (31 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
New Carrollton

#2 New Carrollton

City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Population12,909
Coordinates38.9698300, -76.8799700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: New Carrollton (-76.87997, 38.96983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $4.21
Round trip
$8.42
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and New Carrollton. The current time is 16:54:04.

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.