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Trip from Crofton, 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

25m

Distance

12.6 mi

20 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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Downtown Crofton, MD, MD

Crofton, MD

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census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Severna Park, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Crofton to Severna Park, you are looking at a brief 12.6-mile trip that typically takes about 24 minutes. This local transit is perfect for a single-day outing, as it requires no overnight stay or complex logistics. You will navigate entirely via local roads, including Spring Green Avenue, Crofton Parkway, and Crawford Boulevard, meaning you can skip the highway entirely. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Maryland communities. It is a straightforward, no-fuss route that keeps things simple for your travel schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Robert Crain Highway 5.2 mi 8m
West Benfield Road 3.7 mi 7m
Veterans Highway 1.4 mi 2m
Evergreen Road 0.8 mi 1m
Crofton Parkway 0.5 mi 1m
Stratton Road 0.3 mi 1m
Crawford Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Spring Green Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Robert Crain Highway — 5.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crofton, MD and Severna Park, MD.

1

Start on Stratton Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Stratton Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Spring Green Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Crofton Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Crofton Parkway
4

Turn left onto Crawford Boulevard

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Crawford Boulevard
5

Turn right onto MD 3

5.2 mi · 8 min · Robert Crain Highway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward Veterans Highway Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on Veterans Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Highway
8

Turn right onto West Benfield Road

3.7 mi · 7 min · West Benfield Road
9

Turn right onto Evergreen Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Evergreen Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto MD 648

186 ft · 5 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
11

Arrive at destination

MD 648

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Spring Green Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Spring Green Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | Crofton Parkway

At end of road, turn right onto Crofton Parkway

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Crawford Boulevard

Turn left onto Crawford Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
6.4 mi into trip | ~12m 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
4
12.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.09 one way

$4.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.29 $4.58
premium $4.93 $2.44 $4.89
diesel $5.61 $2.78 $5.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.10 $0.50
EV Truck/SUV 5 0 $1.76 $0.81

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Crofton, MD

Late night in Crofton on Sunday

Local time

2:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Severna Park, MD

Late night in Severna Park on Sunday

Local time

2:00 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

25m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, your experience will be defined by maneuvering through local streets and suburban corridors. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the journey focuses on navigation through residential and community zones. The personality of this drive is practical and functional, requiring your full attention at intersections as you transition between the primary local roads. It is a steady, rhythmic pace that contrasts sharply with the frantic energy of major regional freeways.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Robert Crain Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Spring Green Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Spring Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Crofton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Crawford Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

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 Crofton, MD to Severna Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Veterans Highway along the way.

Veterans Highway

6.4 mi in | ~12m

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 25m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Robert Crain Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.3 miles (Spring Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Crofton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Crawford Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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