How far is South Laurel, MD from Severna Park, MD?
The driving distance from South Laurel, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Laurel and Severna Park.
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Start on the route
41 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Deerfield Road
1103 ft · 51 sec · Deerfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Contee Road
785 ft · 24 sec · Contee Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laurel Bowie Road
576 ft · 10 sec · Laurel Bowie Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
3071 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Laurel Fort Meade Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Laurel Fort Meade Road
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Take the ramp straight toward MD 32 East: Odenton
1660 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert Crain Highway
1842 ft · 31 sec · Robert Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Highway
1424 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Veterans Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto West Benfield Road
3.7 mi · 8 min · West Benfield Road
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Turn right onto Evergreen Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Evergreen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
57 m · 5 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Laurel and Severna Park.
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.
Patuxent Freeway
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
7.39 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving South Laurel and Partly Cloudy near Severna Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Laurel to Severna Park?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Odenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from South Laurel and 11.2 miles from Severna Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around South Laurel and Partly Cloudy near Severna Park.
Stop Ideas Near Odenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odenton.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Laurel and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 16.36 mi (26.33 km).
#1 South Laurel
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 26,112 |
| Coordinates | 39.0698300, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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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