Trip from Severna Park, MD to Chillum, MD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

34.5 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 46m ★

6 AM

0h 50m

8 AM

0h 58m

10 AM

0h 53m

12 PM

0h 52m

3 PM

0h 53m

5 PM

0h 58m

8 PM

0h 48m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Severna Park, MD to Chillum, MD covers 34.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cypress Creek Road, Governor Ritchie Highway, US 301 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 34.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cypress Creek Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Severna Park, MD to Chillum, MD is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Severna Park, MD to Chillum, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cypress Creek Road	—	—
Governor Ritchie Highway	—	—
US 301 South	—	—
Blue Star Memorial Highway	—	—
John Hanson Highway	—	—
MD 410	—	—
Veterans Parkway	—	—
Riverdale Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Cypress Creek Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

141 ft · 10 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

2

Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cypress Creek Road

3

Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway

4.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

4

Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington

0.2 mi · 29 sec · MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington

5

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 33 sec

6

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

7

Continue on John Hanson Highway

20 mi · 24 min · John Hanson Highway

8

Take the exit slight right toward MD 410

0.1 mi · 13 sec · MD 410

9

Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Parkway

10

Continue on Riverdale Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Riverdale Road

11

Continue on East-West Highway

3.5 mi · 7 min · East-West Highway

12

Turn left onto Riggs Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Riggs Road

13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.2 mi from Severna Park, MD · 25m into the drive

city in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Carrollton, MD

17 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

Silver Spring, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Carrollton, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Severna Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chillum, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chillum, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.72 one way

$11.44 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.26	$12.53
premium	$4.93	$6.69	$13.38
diesel	$5.61	$7.62	$15.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.4	$3.62	$1.66
Efficient EV	8.6	$3.02	$1.38
EV Truck/SUV	13.8	$4.83	$2.21

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Severna Park, MD

Morning in Severna Park on Thursday

Local time

7:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chillum, MD

Morning in Chillum on Thursday

Local time

7:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

14 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

50m 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 Chillum, MD covers 34.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cypress Creek Road, Governor Ritchie Highway, US 301 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.2 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 $5.72 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 drive from Severna Park, MD to Chillum, MD is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Severna Park, MD to Chillum, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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