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

The driving distance from Waldorf, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.78 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.39 mi
60.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.39 mi
Kilometers
60.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.78 mi
Kilometers
76.89 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Sun, May 17, 6:07 PM EDT
Return by in Waldorf
Sun, May 17, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldorf
2026-05-17T17:03
Arrive Severna Park
Sun, May 17, 6:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldorf
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
Queen Anne
MD

City in Maryland, United States of America

From Waldorf
23.7 mi
00h 32m
To Severna Park
24 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 17 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lancaster Circle

    1538 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smallwood Drive West

    1562 ft · 42 sec · Smallwood Drive West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint Patricks Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Patricks Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crain Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · South East Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 301: Annapolis, Washington

    714 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis

    3079 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · John Hanson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy

    994 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 2 North: Baltimore

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    158 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
19.2 mi · 40%
John Hanson Highway
10.8 mi · 23%
South East Crain Highway
7.98 mi · 17%
MD 2 North
3.73 mi · 8%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 4%
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

13 mi · 00h 18m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queen Anne
00h 32m from Waldorf
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waldorf and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Severna Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Queen Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Waldorf and 24 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:22 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Waldorf and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Severna Park.

Stop Ideas Near Queen Anne

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

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

28 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

32 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldorf and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.18 km).

Waldorf

#1 Waldorf

Census designated place

Population67,752
Coordinates38.6245600, -76.9391400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Lancaster Circle (-76.939404, 38.624597)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldorf and Severna Park. The current time is 17:03:12.

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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.