How far is West Elkridge, MD from Severna Park, MD?

The driving distance from West Elkridge, MD to Severna Park, MD is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
18.48 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.56 mi
21.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.56 mi
Kilometers
21.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.48 mi
Kilometers
29.74 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Severna Park
Wed, May 13, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in West Elkridge
Wed, May 13, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Elkridge
2026-05-12T23:50
Arrive Severna Park
Wed, May 13, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Elkridge
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
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From West Elkridge
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To Severna Park
9.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Elkridge and Severna Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward MD 100 East

    2436 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

    1243 ft · 38 sec · West McKinsey Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

    802 ft · 23 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Elkridge 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 100 East
11.7 mi · 63%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 13%
Washington Boulevard
2.14 mi · 12%
Arundel Expressway
1.04 mi · 6%
Governor Ritchie Highway
1.01 mi · 5%
West McKinsey Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MD 100 East

Merge slight left

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 12m from West Elkridge
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Elkridge and Sunny near Severna Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Elkridge to Severna Park?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from West Elkridge and 9.2 miles from Severna Park.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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 Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Elkridge and Severna Park. Straight-line distance: 13.56 mi (21.83 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Elkridge

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

Population28,734
Coordinates39.2070500, -76.7269200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Severna Park

#2 Severna Park

Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Population37,634
Coordinates39.0703900, -76.5452400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.72688, 39.207081)
End: Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (-76.545371, 39.070324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.66 $5.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.95 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $5.98 $3.89 $7.77

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Elkridge and Severna Park. The current time is 23:50:22.

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.