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Trip from City of Baltimore, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

22.3 mi

36 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

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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City of Baltimore, MD

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Downtown Arden on the Severn, MD, MD

Arden on the Severn, MD

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Trip Overview

Baltimore, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD is 22.3 miles and takes about 35 minutes via I 97 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major arteries, making it a convenient option for a short hop. Consider this route if you need to get from Baltimore to the Severn area efficiently without a lengthy commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 97 7.4 mi 8m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 4.1 mi 5m
Sunrise Beach Road 1.9 mi 4m
Veterans Highway 1.7 mi 2m
Generals Highway 1.6 mi 3m
Baltimore Beltway 1.3 mi 1m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
Omar Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 97 — 7.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore, MD and Arden on the Severn, MD.

1

Start on East Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Fayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Continue on West Fayette Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street
3

Turn left onto MD 295

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Greene Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn straight onto MD 295

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 695

1.3 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge Use the slight left lane.
9

Continue on I 97

7.4 mi · 8 min · I 97
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 10A Toward Severna Park Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on Benfield Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Benfield Boulevard
12

Turn right onto Veterans Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
13

Turn left onto MD 178

1.6 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway
14

Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road
15

Continue on Omar Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Omar Drive
16

Turn left onto Shore View Circle

55 ft · 2 sec · Shore View Circle
17

Arrive at destination

Shore View Circle

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 295 / North Greene Street

Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
8
7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 4 Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
7
15.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Severna Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 10A Toward Severna Park
4
19.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | Sunrise Beach Road

Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.70 one way

$7.39 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.05 $8.10
premium $4.93 $4.32 $8.65
diesel $5.61 $4.92 $9.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Tuesday

Local time

8:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Arden on the Severn, MD

Morning in Arden on the Severn on Tuesday

Local time

8:38 AM

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

18 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

35m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 52% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 97, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.4 miles on that highway. The route begins with highway driving, transitioning to local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of faster-paced travel and more local road conditions as you near Arden on the Severn.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on I 97.

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 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene Street.

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 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from City of Baltimore, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Severna Park along the way.

Severna Park

15.9 mi in | ~22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on I 97. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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 Arden on the Severn, 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 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arden on the Severn, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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