Trip from Severna Park, MD to Joppatowne, MD

Drive Time

51m

Distance

36.8 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 52m

8 AM

1h 0m

10 AM

0h 55m

12 PM

0h 54m

3 PM

0h 55m

5 PM

1h 0m

8 PM

0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Severna Park, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Severna Park, MD to Joppatowne, MD covers 36.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Express Toll Lanes, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Arundel Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Express Toll Lanes. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.4 miles from Severna Park, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 36.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Express Toll Lanes is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 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 3.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 36.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

5 mi into trip | ~8m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 North: Baltimore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore

8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward MD 270

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 270

9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | MD 2 / Ritchie Highway

Turn right onto MD 2 / Ritchie Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

21.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895 / Express Toll Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Express Toll Lanes	13.9 mi	16m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway	5.9 mi	8m
Arundel Expressway	4.5 mi	6m
Governor Ritchie Highway	3.3 mi	5m
Harbor Tunnel Throughway	3.1 mi	4m
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel	1.4 mi	2m
Mountain Road	1.2 mi	2m
Ritchie Highway	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Express Toll Lanes — 13.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Joppatowne, MD.

Start on MD 648

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West McKinsey Road

Turn left onto MD 2

3.3 mi · 5 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

Merge onto MD 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

3.4 mi · 4 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 North: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward MD 270 Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 270

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Furnace Branch Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto MD 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ritchie Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 895

Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

Continue on I 895

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 895

1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

Continue on I 895

3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 895

8.5 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes

5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Turn sharp left onto MD 152

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road

Turn right onto Old Mountain Road Central

380 ft · 17 sec · Old Mountain Road Central

Turn right onto Martin Lane

0.2 mi · 1 min · Martin Lane

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 18.4 miles from Severna Park, MD, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36.8 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.4 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Joppatowne, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Severna Park, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Severna Park, MD

This is one driving day of about 36.8 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Severna Park, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Express Toll Lanes for about 13.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from Severna Park, MD · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Severna Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Joppatowne, MD

The final approach into Joppatowne, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Joppatowne, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.09 one way

$12.18 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$6.66	$13.33
premium	$4.92	$7.13	$14.26
diesel	$5.64	$8.18	$16.35

Estimated Tolls: $0.41

Harbor Tunnel Thruway (5.9 mi) $0.41

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.86	$1.77
Efficient EV	9.2	$3.22	$1.47
EV Truck/SUV	14.7	$5.15	$2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Severna Park, MD

Morning in Severna Park on Monday

Local time

8:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Joppatowne, MD

Morning in Joppatowne on Monday

Local time

8:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m 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 Severna Park, MD to Joppatowne, MD covers 36.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Express Toll Lanes, Harbor Tunnel Thruway, Arundel Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Severna Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.09 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.

The route from Severna Park, MD to Joppatowne, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Severna Park, MD to Joppatowne, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Joppatowne, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Severna Park, MD

Joppatowne, MD

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

51m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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