How far is Severna Park, MD from Reisterstown, MD?
The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Reisterstown, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and Reisterstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Reisterstown.
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Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
802 ft · 25 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Turn right onto West McKinsey Road
1243 ft · 36 sec · West McKinsey Road
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Turn left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover
2107 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Historic Reisterstown
83 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Westminster Pike
1547 ft · 27 sec · Westminster Pike
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Turn right
96 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
6 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park and Reisterstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Severna Park and Mostly Cloudy near Reisterstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Reisterstown?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Severna Park and 18.2 miles from Reisterstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Severna Park and Mostly Cloudy near Reisterstown.
Stop Ideas Near Arbutus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbutus.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Reisterstown. Straight-line distance: 31.57 mi (50.8 km).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reisterstown
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 25,968 |
| Coordinates | 39.4697600, -76.8319000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reisterstown (-76.8319, 39.46976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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