How far is Severna Park, MD from White Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to White Oak, MD is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
35.64 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.12 mi
38.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.12 mi
Kilometers
38.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.36 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Oak
Thu, May 28, 5:15 PM EDT
Return by in Severna Park
Thu, May 28, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severna Park
2026-05-28T16:25
Arrive White Oak
Thu, May 28, 5:15 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
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Severna Park
17.8 mi
00h 25m
To White Oak
17.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and White Oak.

  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

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington

    1420 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Columbia, Silver Spring

    822 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Silver Spring

    3032 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Columbia Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 South: Langley Park

    1019 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1578 ft · 37 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lockwood Drive

    152 m · 16 sec · Lockwood Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right

    118 m · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    42 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 33%
I 95 South
11.4 mi · 32%
Governor Ritchie Highway
3.28 mi · 9%
Columbia Pike
2.95 mi · 8%
Intercounty Connector
1.84 mi · 5%
Arundel Expressway
1.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 25m from Severna Park
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near White Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to White Oak?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Severna Park and 17.8 miles from White Oak.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Severna Park and Mostly Sunny near White Oak.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 24.12 mi (38.81 km).

Severna Park

#1 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
White Oak

#2 White Oak

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population19,020
Coordinates39.0398300, -76.9930300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Severna Park (-76.54524, 39.07039)
End: White Oak (-76.99303, 39.03983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Severna Park and White Oak. The current time is 16:25:29.

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.