Trip from Severna Park, MD to Glen Burnie, MD

Drive Time

14m

Distance

8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Severna Park, MD to Glen Burnie, MD covers 8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West McKinsey Road, Governor Ritchie Highway, Ritchie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.29 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

4 miles from Severna Park, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West McKinsey Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West McKinsey Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Governor Ritchie Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ritchie Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
5th Avenue Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Greenway Road Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Greenway Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
1st Avenue Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West McKinsey Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard

2

Turn right onto West McKinsey Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West McKinsey Road

3

Turn left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

3.3 mi · 5 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

4

Continue on Ritchie Highway

3.8 mi · 6 min · Ritchie Highway

5

Turn left onto 5th Avenue Southeast

0.1 mi · 26 sec · 5th Avenue Southeast

6

Turn right onto Greenway Road Southeast

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Greenway Road Southeast

7

Continue on Greenway Southeast

486 ft · 14 sec · Greenway Southeast

8

Continue on 1st Avenue Southeast

367 ft · 13 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

9

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 4 miles from Severna Park, MD, or about 7m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 8 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4 miles or 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Severna Park, MD

This is one driving day of about 8 miles and 14m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

4 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Glen Burnie, 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 Glen Burnie, MD.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4 mi from Severna Park, MD

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4 miles from Severna Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$1.29	$2.57
midgrade	$4.60	$1.45	$2.90
premium	$4.95	$1.56	$3.12
diesel	$5.98	$1.88	$3.77

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Severna Park, MD

Late night in Severna Park on Saturday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Glen Burnie, MD

Late night in Glen Burnie on Saturday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Severna Park, MD to Glen Burnie, MD covers 8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West McKinsey Road, Governor Ritchie Highway, Ritchie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 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 $1.29 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.

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