How far is Severna Park, MD from Westminster, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Westminster, MD is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
47.78 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.4 mi
68.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.4 mi
Kilometers
68.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.78 mi
Kilometers
76.89 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Sat, May 30, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Sat, May 30, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-05-30T04:21
Arrive Westminster
Sat, May 30, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Lochearn
MD

Census designated place

From Severna Park
23.9 mi
00h 33m
To Westminster
23.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and Westminster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Westminster.

  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

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    8 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Malcolm Drive

    2021 ft · 48 sec · Malcolm Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
13.6 mi · 28%
Northwest Expressway
9.06 mi · 19%
Baltimore Boulevard
7.99 mi · 17%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 8%
Governor Ritchie Highway
3.28 mi · 7%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 7%
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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochearn
00h 33m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Severna Park and Sunny near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Westminster?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Severna Park and 23.9 miles from Westminster.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Severna Park and Sunny near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Lochearn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

17 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

46 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 42.4 mi (68.23 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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

#2 Westminster

City in northern Maryland, United States

Population18,712
Coordinates39.5753800, -76.9958100
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: Westminster (-76.99581, 39.57538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and Westminster. The current time is 04:21:35.

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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.