Origin
Severna Park, MD
Morning in Severna Park on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Severna Park, MD to Lake Shore, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
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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Lake Shore, MD
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Trip Overview
Severna Park, MD to Lake Shore, MD is 7.3 miles and takes about 13m via Magothy Bridge Road and Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, making it a quick local hop. It primarily uses surface roads, so expect a relaxed pace rather than highway speeds. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand, offering a straightforward connection between two nearby communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Magothy Bridge Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West McKinsey Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Magothy Bridge Road
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Lake Shore, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
4
Turn right onto MD 648
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Magothy Bridge Road
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MD 100 East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto MD 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
8
Turn straight onto MD 177
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
9
Arrive at destination
MD 177
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 4.9 — 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
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Turn right onto MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Magothy Bridge Road
Turn right onto Magothy Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn slight right toward MD 100 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 100 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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
Lake Shore, MD
Morning in Lake Shore on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
13m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time to consider. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.2 miles on Magothy Bridge Road. You'll navigate using Magothy Bridge Road, Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, and Mountain Road. Expect a consistent, non-highway driving experience throughout the 7.3 miles.
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: 2.2 mi on Magothy Bridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.2 miles in near West McKinsey Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West McKinsey Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Magothy Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.
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 13m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 2.2 miles on Magothy Bridge Road. 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 1.4 miles (MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Magothy Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Shore, 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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