Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
The drive from Severna Park, MD to Fairland, MD covers 32.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, I 95, Governor Ritchie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 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
16.3 miles from Severna Park, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
The drive from Severna Park, MD to Fairland, MD covers 32.6 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 5 miles in near MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 32.6 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 5 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Briggs Chaney Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Severna Park, MD to Fairland, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| I 95 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Intercounty Connector | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Briggs Chaney Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Columbia Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West McKinsey Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park, MD and Fairland, MD.
Start on MD 648
Turn right onto West McKinsey Road
Turn left onto MD 2
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 10
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
Take the exit
Turn right onto Briggs Chaney Road
Turn left onto Old Columbia Pike
Turn sharp right onto Fairland Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 32.6 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.3 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairland, MD than in the middle of the route.
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 32.6 miles and 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.3 mi from Severna Park, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Severna Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fairland, 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 Fairland, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Severna Park on Saturday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Fairland on Saturday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
16 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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