Drive or Fly: Severna Park, MD to Perry Hall, MD?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BWI–BWI. At 30 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

48m

Distance

30.4 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

12 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 48m

3m in the air

Air Distance

24 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Severna Park, MD → BWI 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BWI → Perry Hall, MD 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Severna Park, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Perry Hall, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BWI and BWI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 1m

58m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Commuter Rail

Door-to-Door Timeline

Severna Park, MD → Odenton 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 58m

Arrival 10m

Martin Airport → Perry Hall, MD 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Odenton 9 mi, ~13m drive

To Martin Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	48m	2h 48m	2h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

30.4 mi 47m

via US 1, I 895, MD 10

Alternative (+5 min)

35.3 mi 53m

via I 95, US 1, MD 100

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Severna Park, MD to Perry Hall, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.