Origin
Severna Park, MD
Late night in Severna Park on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Severna Park, MD to Crofton, 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
12.8 mi
21 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
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
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.
Severna Park, MD
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Crofton, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Severna Park to Crofton, you are in for a quick 12.8-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. This trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly trip. You will navigate through Maryland’s Northeast region, staying entirely on local roads rather than hopping on major interstates. It is a straightforward, practical route that serves as an easy transition between two local communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Crain Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Benfield Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Benfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Evergreen Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Crofton Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stratton Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Crawford Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Robert Crain Highway
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Crofton, MD.
1
Start on MD 648
186 ft
·
7 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Evergreen Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Evergreen Road
3
Turn left onto Benfield Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Benfield Road
4
Turn left onto Laurel Drive
97 ft
·
3 sec
·
Laurel Drive
5
Turn right onto West Benfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Benfield Road
6
Turn left onto Veterans Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Highway
7
Turn right onto Maryland 3 Service Road
485 ft
·
13 sec
·
Maryland 3 Service Road
8
Turn left onto Jabez Run
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Jabez Run
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward Bowie, Fort Meade
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto MD 3
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Crawford Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Crawford Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crofton Parkway
13
Turn left onto Spring Green Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Spring Green Avenue
14
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Stratton Road
15
Arrive at destination
Stratton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Laurel Drive
Turn left onto Laurel Drive
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Jabez Run
Turn left onto Jabez Run
Navigation decision point
7
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward Bowie, Fort Meade
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Bowie, Fort Meade
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MD 3 / Robert Crain Highway
Merge onto MD 3 / Robert Crain Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Crofton Parkway
Turn right onto Crofton Parkway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
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.
Destination
Crofton, MD
Late night in Crofton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 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, you will spend your time navigating local surface streets like Evergreen Road, Benfield Road, and Laurel Drive. The road’s personality is defined by its constant turns, requiring your full attention as you transition between neighborhoods. Because this is a short, localized trip, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to contend with. You should prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that reflects the typical pace of Maryland’s suburban road network.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 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 3.7 miles in near Laurel Drive.
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 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (Laurel Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Jabez Run): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Severna Park, MD and Crofton, MD, road signs point toward Bowie and Fort Meade.
Bowie
6 mi in
|
~12m
Fort Meade
6 mi in
|
~12m
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 25m. Total distance: 12.8 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 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 3.7 miles (Laurel Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Jabez Run): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crofton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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