How far is Severna Park, MD from Towson, MD?
The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Towson, MD is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 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 Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and Towson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Towson.
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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 right to continue on Arundel Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 270
1230 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road
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Turn right onto Ritchie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway
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Turn slight right onto I 895
1450 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West, I 695 East: Towson, Essex
2571 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 West: Towson
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 146 North: Dulaney Valley Road
1251 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 146 North
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Hampton Lane
65 m · 14 sec · Hampton Lane
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Turn left onto Dulaney Valley Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Dulaney Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Towson Roundabout
81 m · 5 sec · York Road
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Exit the rotary onto York Road
152 m · 16 sec · York Road
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Continue on York Road
156 m · 22 sec · York Road
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Turn right onto Shealy Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Shealy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shealy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Severna Park and Towson.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
6.64 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Severna Park and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Towson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Towson?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 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?
Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Severna Park and 16.8 miles from Towson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Severna Park and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Towson.
Stop Ideas Near Dundalk
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 Dundalk.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Towson. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.14 km).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Towson
Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 55,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.4015000, -76.6019100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Towson (-76.60191, 39.4015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
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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