Origin
Severna Park, MD
Late night in Severna Park on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Severna Park, MD to Annapolis, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Severna Park, MD
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Annapolis, MD
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Trip Overview
Severna Park, MD to Annapolis, MD is 8.9 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Governor Ritchie Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Maryland, making it a straightforward local drive. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of a more urban or suburban transit. Given its brevity, this journey is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for activities upon arrival in Annapolis.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roscoe Rowe Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Creek Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Taylor Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Ritchie Highway
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on MD 648
139 ft
·
9 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Creek Road
3
Turn right onto MD 2
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
4
Continue on MD 450
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
5
Continue on MD 450
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto MD 435
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Taylor Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto MD 70
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northwest Street
10
Enter roundabout onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
School Street
11
Continue on School Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
School Street
12
Arrive at destination
School Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cypress Creek Road
Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road
Navigation decision point
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MD 435 / Taylor Avenue
Turn left onto MD 435 / Taylor Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MD 70 / Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Turn left onto MD 70 / Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
School Street
Enter roundabout onto School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Annapolis, MD
Late night in Annapolis on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
14m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 8.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles along Governor Ritchie Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous intersections and potential traffic lights. The journey transitions through Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and Roscoe Rowe Boulevard, signaling your approach into a more developed area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Governor Ritchie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cypress Creek Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cypress Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (MD 435 / Taylor Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (MD 70 / Roscoe Rowe Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Severna Park, MD
Full guide →Severna Park is a town in Anne Arundel County.
Arriving in Annapolis, MD
Full guide →Annapolis is the capital city of the U.S. state of Maryland. Annapolis was a thriving, wealthy town in the 1600s and 1700s. Many of the houses and other buildings from the 1800s remain, leaving a thriving, vibrant historic district with shops and restaurants along the waterfront. Brick-lined streets and quaint shops add to the feel. You could easily spend a day walking around the town's downtown harbor area shopping and eating. There is also a lively nighttime scene.
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 14m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 6.3 miles on Governor Ritchie 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 Annapolis, 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: near the start (Cypress Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (MD 435 / Taylor Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (MD 70 / Roscoe Rowe Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Annapolis, 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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