Origin
South Laurel, MD
Morning in South Laurel on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Laurel, MD to Severna Park, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Laurel, MD
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Severna Park, MD
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Trip Overview
South Laurel, MD to Severna Park, MD is 22.4 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Patuxent Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate from the suburbs toward your destination. It's a short enough drive that you can easily plan it for any day of the week, making it a convenient option for a quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Patuxent Freeway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| West Benfield Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Fort Meade Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Bowie Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Evergreen Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Patuxent Freeway
— 7.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Laurel, MD and Severna Park, MD.
1
Start on this road
133 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Deerfield Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Deerfield Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Contee Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Contee Road
4
Turn right onto MD 197
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Bowie Road
5
Turn slight left
388 ft
·
14 sec
6
Turn slight left onto MD 197
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Laurel Bowie Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore
8
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MD 198
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Laurel Fort Meade Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 32 East: Odenton
12
Merge onto MD 32
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto MD 3
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Robert Crain Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Veterans Highway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on Veterans Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Highway
17
Turn right onto West Benfield Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Benfield Road
18
Turn right onto Evergreen Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto MD 648
186 ft
·
5 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
MD 648
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Contee Road
At end of road, turn right onto Contee Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 198 East: Fort Meade
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MD 3 North: Baltimore
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Veterans Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Veterans Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Severna Park, MD
Morning in Severna Park on Sunday
Local time
6:02 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 route offers a varied driving experience with 45% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous segment of 7.4 miles on the Patuxent Freeway. As you progress, the roads will transition, blending the efficiency of main arteries with potentially more local road segments. The overall feel is a mix, providing a dynamic drive that isn't solely confined to interstate speeds.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Patuxent Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.2 miles in near Contee Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Contee Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 South Laurel, MD and Severna Park, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Veterans Highway.
Baltimore
2 mi in
|
~4m
Veterans Highway
16.3 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 37m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Patuxent Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Severna Park, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Contee Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Severna Park, 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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