Origin
Severna Park, MD
Late night in Severna Park on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Severna Park, MD to Accokeek, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Accokeek, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Severna Park, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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, Capital Beltway, Indian Head 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 $8.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 53.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 25.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7A
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
8
41.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local) toward I 95 Local, I 495 Local
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 Local, I 495 Local
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
6
42 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Continue toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
6
42.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Severna Park, MD and Accokeek, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Forest Heights.
Washington
4.8 mi in
|
~7m
Forest Heights
41.9 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Highway | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| Capital Beltway | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Indian Head Highway | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Livingston Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Capital Beltway (Local) | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Creek Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John Hanson Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Accokeek, MD.
1
Start on MD 648
139 ft
·
9 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Creek Road
3
Turn right onto MD 2
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington
5
Continue on MD 2
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MD 2
6
Merge onto US 50; US 301; MD 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 50; US 301; MD 2
19 mi
·
22 min
·
John Hanson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 7A
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95; I 495
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; I 495
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
Toward I 95 Local, I 495 Local
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
411 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 3
Toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
447 ft
·
15 sec
Toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
14
Turn left onto MD 210
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Indian Head Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Livingston Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Livingston Road
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Severna Park, MD · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Severna Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Accokeek, MD
The final approach into Accokeek, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.80 one way
$17.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Accokeek, MD
Late night in Accokeek on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Severna Park, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Hanson Highway, Capital Beltway, Indian Head Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 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 $8.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles (I 95; I 495 / Capital Beltway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Severna Park, MD and Accokeek, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Forest Heights.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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