Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Cloverly, MD
Jonathan Borba
Severna Park, MD to Cloverly, MD is 35.9 miles and takes about 48m via Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, I 95, and Intercounty Connector, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and covers Maryland for its entirety. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a straightforward option for a short day trip. Given its relatively brief duration, it's an easy drive to fit into a busy schedule without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| I 95 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Intercounty Connector | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West McKinsey Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~6,359 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~696 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Cloverly, MD.
Start on MD 648
Turn right onto West McKinsey Road
Turn left onto MD 2
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 10
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MD 650
Turn right onto Briggs Chaney Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Severna Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Take the exit toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 650 North: Ashton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.00 one way
$12.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| premium | $5.01 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Severna Park on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Cloverly on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
You'll spend about a third of this 35.9-mile drive on highways like I 95 and the Intercounty Connector. The longest stretch on a single road is 11.9 miles on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. Expect a mixed profile with both highway and surface road sections. The transition between these different road types will be noticeable as you encounter varying traffic patterns and exit densities.
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.
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 12 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
612 ft
Total Descent
126 ft
Highest Point
525 ft
~35.9 mi in
Elevation Range
486 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Severna Park, MD to Cloverly, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
Severna Park is a town in Anne Arundel County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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