Origin
Dundalk, MD
Morning in Dundalk on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dundalk, 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
36m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dundalk, MD
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Severna Park, MD
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Trip Overview
Dundalk, MD to Severna Park, MD is 22 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Arundel Expressway and Ritchie Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Maryland, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. The route is predominantly on surface roads, so expect a more local driving experience than a pure highway cruise. Given its brevity, this is an easy day trip with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arundel Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Ritchie Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Harbor Tunnel Throughway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Harbor Tunnel Thruway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Dundalk Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Baltimore Harbor Tunnel | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Boston Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arundel Expressway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dundalk, MD and Severna Park, MD.
1
Start on Dundalk Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dundalk Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Boston Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on O'Donnell Street Cutoff
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Donnell Street Cutoff
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
this road
Toward I 895 Toll South
5
Merge onto I 895
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
7
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Exit 6
Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto MD 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ritchie Highway
12
Turn left onto MD 270
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Furnace Branch Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MD 10 South
14
Merge onto MD 10
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto MD 2
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
17
Continue on MD 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto West McKinsey Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West McKinsey Road
19
Turn left onto MD 648
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
MD 648
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Boston Street
Turn left onto Boston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Keep slight right at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Annapolis, Glen Burnie
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Keep slight left at fork onto Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MD 270 / East Furnace Branch Road
Turn left onto MD 270 / East Furnace Branch Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MD 10 / Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
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.
Destination
Severna Park, MD
Morning in Severna Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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?
This drive features 21% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on the Arundel Expressway covering 4.7 miles. You'll transition from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a moderate number of exits and intersections as you navigate through built-up areas. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for typical suburban traffic patterns.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Arundel Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.1 miles in near Boston Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Boston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Dundalk, MD and Severna Park, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Glen Burnie.
Annapolis
8.7 mi in
|
~16m
|
via Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Glen Burnie
8.7 mi in
|
~16m
|
via Harbor Tunnel Throughway
About the Cities
Starting in Dundalk, MD
Full guide →Southeast Baltimore, fittingly, covers the areas in the southeast of Baltimore, ranging from industrial wastelands to charming neighborhoods both quiet and hip.
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 36m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Arundel Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.24 in tolls one way, starting with Harbor Tunnel Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 3 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 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 2.1 miles (Boston Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (Harbor Tunnel Throughway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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