Origin
Beltsville, MD
Evening in Beltsville on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beltsville, MD to Severna Park, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beltsville, MD
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Severna Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beltsville, MD to Severna Park, MD covers 25.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Patuxent Freeway, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, West Benfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Patuxent Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Patuxent Freeway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West Benfield Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Powder Mill Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Laurel Fort Meade Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Evergreen Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Patuxent Freeway
— 7.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beltsville, MD and Severna Park, MD.
1
Start on MD 212A
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Powder Mill Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Baltimore, Baltimore Washington International Airport
3
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn straight onto MD 198
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Laurel Fort Meade Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Odenton
7
Merge onto MD 32
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto MD 3
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Robert Crain Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Veterans Highway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Veterans Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Highway
12
Turn right onto West Benfield Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Benfield Road
13
Turn right onto Evergreen Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto MD 648
186 ft
·
5 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
MD 648
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward Baltimore, Baltimore Washington International Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Baltimore, Baltimore Washington Internat...
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Veterans Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Veterans Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Severna Park, MD
Evening in Severna Park on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
25.5 mi in 41m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Patuxent Freeway.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Patuxent Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beltsville, MD and Severna Park, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Baltimore Washington International Airport and Veterans Highway.
Baltimore
3.3 mi in
|
~5m
Baltimore Washington International Airport
3.3 mi in
|
~5m
Veterans Highway
19.3 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Arriving in Severna Park, MD
Full guide →Severna Park is a town in Anne Arundel County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Patuxent Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Severna Park, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles (Baltimore-Washington Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Severna Park, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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