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Trip from Severna Park, MD to City of Baltimore, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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

Severna Park, MD

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city in Maryland, United States

City of Baltimore, MD

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 20.4-mile drive from Severna Park, MD, to the City of Baltimore, MD, is easily manageable in about 31 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is ideal for a quick trip, requiring no overnight stops. The main roads you'll navigate include the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, I-97, and Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the same state, you won't encounter significant regional shifts. This short distance makes it a convenient option for a day trip or even a quick errand.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 4 mi 5m
I 97 3.8 mi 4m
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway 3.8 mi 5m
Governor Ritchie Highway 3.3 mi 5m
Arundel Expressway 1.1 mi 1m
Baltimore Beltway 1.1 mi 1m
Russell Street 1 mi 2m
West Baltimore Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 4 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and City of Baltimore, MD.

1

Start on MD 648

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
2

Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West McKinsey Road
3

Turn left onto MD 2

3.3 mi · 5 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
5

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100

3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West Use the slight left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 97

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto I 97

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 97
Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 695

1.1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto MD 295

4.0 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on MD 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South Paca Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Baltimore Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left

281 ft · 25 sec
17

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

212 ft · 6 sec · East Fayette Street
18

Arrive at destination

East Fayette Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
5 mi into trip | ~8m in | MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MD 100 West
7
8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13B Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
8
11.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 97

Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17A Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
14.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7B Toward MD 295 North: North Baltimore
6
20.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | East Fayette Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.38 one way

$6.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.70 $7.41
premium $4.93 $3.96 $7.91
diesel $5.61 $4.50 $9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Severna Park, MD

Morning in Severna Park on Sunday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Baltimore, MD

Morning in City of Baltimore on Sunday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 44% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major arteries like the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and I-97. The longest uninterrupted driving segment is about 4 miles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. While not a purely scenic route, it offers a blend of efficient travel, transitioning from parkway driving to interstate conditions as you approach Baltimore. This dynamic keeps the drive from becoming monotonous, providing a practical and direct path.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 5 miles in near MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway.

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 13 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (I 97): 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 Severna Park, MD to City of Baltimore, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.

Towson

11.9 mi in | ~17m | via I 97

About the Cities

Starting 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 31m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. 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 City of Baltimore, 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 5 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (I 97): 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 City of Baltimore, 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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