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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.46 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.57 mi
50.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.57 mi
Kilometers
50.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.46 mi
Kilometers
58.68 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reisterstown
Wed, May 13, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Wed, May 13, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-05-13T14:51
Arrive Reisterstown
Wed, May 13, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Arbutus
MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

From Severna Park
18.2 mi
00h 25m
To Reisterstown
18.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

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.

  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

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover

    2107 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Historic Reisterstown

    83 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Westminster Pike

    1547 ft · 27 sec · Westminster Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right

    96 m · 25 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    13 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 37%
Northwest Expressway
8.31 mi · 23%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 10%
Governor Ritchie Highway
3.28 mi · 9%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 9%
Arundel Expressway
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbutus
00h 25m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

36 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

43 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Reisterstown. Straight-line distance: 31.57 mi (50.8 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Reisterstown

#2 Reisterstown

Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Population25,968
Coordinates39.4697600, -76.8319000
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Reisterstown (-76.8319, 39.46976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maryland · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Reisterstown. The current time is 14:51:44.

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.