Origin
Chillum, MD
Late night in Chillum on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chillum, MD to Severna Park, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chillum, MD
Jonathan Borba
Severna Park, MD
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Trip Overview
This 35.9-mile drive from Chillum, MD, to Severna Park, MD, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 51 minutes. Budget around $6 for fuel for this journey, which is well-suited for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes John Hanson Highway and MD 2, with a small portion on Chillum Road. Given its relatively short duration and minimal stops recommended, you'll find this drive offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region. It's a convenient option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| MD 2 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Chillum Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Landover Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 38th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 21.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillum, MD and Severna Park, MD.
1
Start on MD 212
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Riggs Road
2
Turn sharp left onto MD 501
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chillum Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on 34th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
34th Street
4
Turn left onto Windom Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Windom Road
5
Turn right onto MD 208
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
38th Street
6
Continue on MD 208
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
38th Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 1 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bladensburg Road
8
Continue on MD 450
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bladensburg Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MD 450
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Annapolis Road
10
Continue on MD 450
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Landover Road
11
Take the ramp
134 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 50
22 mi
·
25 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit onto MD 2
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MD 2
Exit 27
Toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MD 2
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
17
Take the exit
517 ft
·
14 sec
18
Turn right onto MD 648
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
MD 648
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Chillum, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 501 / Chillum Road
Turn sharp left onto MD 501 / Chillum Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 50: Annapolis, Washington
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
8
30.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Nav...
7
30.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
MD 2
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Severna Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
51m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 35.9-mile route, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.7 miles along the John Hanson Highway. While much of the drive involves navigating local roads with frequent turns, the presence of the John Hanson Highway offers a period of more consistent speed. The character of the road will shift, moving from the more intricate local network to a faster-paced highway segment before potentially returning to more local conditions as you approach your destination.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on John Hanson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MD 501 / Chillum Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 501 / Chillum Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
179 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
262 ft
Total Descent
367 ft
Highest Point
179 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
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 Chillum, MD and Severna Park, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Naval Academy.
Washington
6.6 mi in
|
~13m
Naval Academy
30.7 mi in
|
~42m
|
via MD 2
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 51m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on John Hanson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (MD 501 / Chillum Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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