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

The driving distance from Towson, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.15 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.08 mi
37.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.08 mi
Kilometers
37.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.15 mi
Kilometers
54.96 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Towson
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Towson
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Severna Park
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Towson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dundalk
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United States

From Towson
16.1 mi
00h 21m
To Severna Park
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shealy Avenue

    60 m · 15 sec · Shealy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    106 m · 16 sec · Delaware Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Joppa Road

    2727 ft · 1 min · East Joppa Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Providence Road

    1892 ft · 1 min · Providence Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cromwell Bridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cromwell Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 East: Essex

    1164 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore Beltway

    2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ritchie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Furnace Branch Road

    2031 ft · 36 sec · East Furnace Branch Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 10 South

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Arundel Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 23 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.13 mi · 21%
Baltimore Beltway
4.77 mi · 14%
Arundel Expressway
4.71 mi · 14%
Ritchie Highway
3.54 mi · 10%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
3.39 mi · 10%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
1.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

4.98 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dundalk
00h 21m from Towson
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Towson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Severna Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Dundalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Towson and 18.1 miles from Severna Park.

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 11.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Towson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Severna Park.

Stop Ideas Near Dundalk

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

40 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Towson and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.14 km).

Towson

#1 Towson

Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Population55,197
Coordinates39.4015000, -76.6019100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Shealy Avenue (-76.601898, 39.401255)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Towson and Severna Park. The current time is 19:33:08.

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.