Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Fairland, MD
Jonathan Borba
Traveling from Severna Park to Fairland covers 32.6 miles and typically takes about 45 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. You will primarily navigate via the Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, I-95, and the Governor Ritchie Highway. Because the entire journey remains within the Northeast region of Maryland, you will find the transition between these two areas quite seamless. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this drive is an efficient commute that does not require an overnight stay. It serves as a practical connection for those looking to move between these two Maryland locales without the need for complex planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| I 95 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Intercounty Connector | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Briggs Chaney Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Columbia Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West McKinsey Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Fairland, 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
Turn right onto Briggs Chaney Road
Turn left onto Old Columbia Pike
Turn sharp right onto Fairland Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.3 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 30.5 — 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 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Briggs Chaney Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Severna Park on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Fairland on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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.
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with busier interstate segments. You will spend about 36% of your time on highways, providing a nice change of pace from slower suburban streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, which spans 11.9 miles and allows you to settle into a steady rhythm. While the route involves navigating different types of road infrastructure, it remains a manageable drive that doesn't demand technical expertise. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition from the local highways onto the faster-moving flow of I-95.
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 13 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Severna Park, MD to Fairland, 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 45m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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