Origin
Severna Park, MD
Afternoon in Severna Park on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Severna Park, MD to Glen Burnie, 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 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Glen Burnie, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Severna Park and Glen Burnie, you are looking at a brief 8-mile journey that typically takes about 14 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in under half an hour. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an incredibly economical way to travel within the Northeast region of Maryland. You will navigate primarily via Ritchie Highway, Governor Ritchie Highway, and Greenway Road Southeast to reach your destination. Because this trip is so efficient, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or extensive preparation. It is a straightforward, local commute that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ritchie Highway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Greenway Road Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West McKinsey Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Greenway Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ritchie Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Glen Burnie, 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
Continue on MD 2
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Ritchie Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto 5th Avenue Southeast
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
5th Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Greenway Road Southeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Greenway Road Southeast
7
Continue on Greenway Southeast
484 ft
·
14 sec
·
Greenway Southeast
8
Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast
368 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
9
Arrive at destination
1st Avenue Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West McKinsey Road
Turn right onto West McKinsey Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
5th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto 5th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Greenway Road Southeast
Turn right onto Greenway Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Glen Burnie, MD
Afternoon in Glen Burnie on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 8-mile trek. You won't find any interstate highway miles here, as the route is entirely comprised of local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.8-mile segment along Ritchie Highway, which serves as the backbone of your drive. Because the path is so concentrated on local streets, you should prepare for frequent turns rather than a monotonous highway cruise. This character makes for a very hands-on driving experience, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various segments of the route.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Ritchie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West McKinsey Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Severna Park, MD to Glen Burnie, MD is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West McKinsey Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (5th Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Greenway Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Severna Park, MD
Full guide →Severna Park is a town in Anne Arundel County.
Arriving in Glen Burnie, MD
Full guide →Glen Burnie, with its neighbor Linthicum, has a population of about 45,000 in Central Maryland, just south of Baltimore. It is home to BWI Airport.
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 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Ritchie 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 0.2 miles (West McKinsey Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (5th Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Greenway Road Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glen Burnie, 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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