Origin
New Carrollton, MD
Night in New Carrollton on Friday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Carrollton, MD to Severna Park, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Carrollton, MD
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Severna Park, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Carrollton, MD to Severna Park, MD covers 29.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Hanson Highway, MD 2, Blue Star Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on John Hanson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in New Carrollton, MD
Full guide →New Carrollton is in Maryland.
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 41m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 29.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Hanson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Riverdale Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Riverdale Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Riverdale Road
At end of road, turn left onto Riverdale Road
Navigation decision point
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Virginia, Andrews Air Force Base
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Virgin...
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
8
24 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MD 2
Take the exit onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Nav...
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MD 2
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2 toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Carrollton, MD and Severna Park, MD, road signs point toward Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Academy.
Andrews Air Force Base
1.7 mi in
|
~3m
Naval Academy
24 mi in
|
~31m
|
via MD 2
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| MD 2 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lamont Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Capital Beltway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Carrollton, MD and Severna Park, MD.
1
Start on Carrollton Parkway
108 ft
·
12 sec
·
Carrollton Parkway
2
Turn left onto Lamont Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamont Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Riverdale Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
4
Turn left onto MD 450
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Annapolis Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond Virginia, Andrews Air Force Base
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 95; I 495
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Capital Beltway
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 19A
Toward US 50 East: Annapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 50
19 mi
·
21 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit onto MD 2
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MD 2
Exit 27
Toward MD 2 North, MD 450 South: Baltimore, Naval Academy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 2
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MD 2
Toward MD 2 North: Baltimore
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
517 ft
·
14 sec
13
Turn right onto MD 648
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
MD 648
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.84 one way
$9.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Severna Park on Friday
Local time
9:06 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
4 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
41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Carrollton, MD to Severna Park, MD covers 29.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, MD 2, Blue Star Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from New Carrollton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Riverdale Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Carrollton, MD and Severna Park, MD, road signs point toward Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Academy.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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