Where is Pasadena, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Pasadena Located? - Pasadena is a city located in the Harris County of Maryland, United States. Pasadena lies between 34.9553719 Degrees North latitudes and 90.0348139 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pasadena Located?

Pasadena is a city located in the Anne Arundel County of Maryland, United States. Pasadena lies between 34.9553719 Degrees North latitudes and 90.0348139 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pasadena city is 32979 people and the city has a total area of 14.94 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pasadena, Maryland Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPasadena (Census-Designated Place)
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionSouthern United States (South Atlantic)
Latitude39.1079° N
Longitude76.5519° W
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Land Area18.85 sq mi
Water Area1.63 sq mi
Total Area20.48 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)30,899
Population DensityApproximately 1,639 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes21122, 21060 (partial)
Area Code410, 443, 667
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code24-60475
Congressional DistrictMaryland's 3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pasadena, Maryland

CategoryDetails
Airport NameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeBWI
PortPort of Baltimore (nearby)
Major HighwaysMaryland Route 100, Maryland Route 2, Maryland Route 10, Maryland Route 648
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at BWI Rail Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceAnne Arundel County Transit and MTA Maryland Bus
  • Maryland Route 100 – Major east–west highway connecting Pasadena with Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, and Interstate 95.
  • Maryland Route 2 (Ritchie Highway) – Regional corridor linking Pasadena with Annapolis, Glen Burnie, and Baltimore.
  • Maryland Route 10 (Arundel Expressway) – Provides quick access to Interstate 695 and central Anne Arundel County.
  • Maryland Route 648 (Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard) – Local route connecting residential communities with commercial areas and nearby towns.

Top Places to Visit in Pasadena, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Fort Smallwood ParkCounty Park
Lake Waterford ParkCommunity Park
Compass Pointe Golf CoursesGolf Course
Kinder Farm ParkHistoric Farm Park
Rock Creek ParkCommunity Park
Chesapeake Arts CenterArts Center
Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation AreaObservation Area
Hancock's ResolutionHistoric Site
Magothy RiverNatural Attraction
Jacobsville ParkCommunity Park

Driving Distances from Pasadena, Maryland to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Glen BurnieMaryland715 minutes
Severna ParkMaryland510 minutes
AnnapolisMaryland1625 minutes
BaltimoreMaryland1725 minutes
ArnoldMaryland1120 minutes
MillersvilleMaryland815 minutes
ColumbiaMaryland2435 minutes
Ellicott CityMaryland2740 minutes
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia3445 minutes
FrederickMaryland631 hour 15 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Pasadena, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Anne Arundel Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPublicUniversityResearch and STEM programs
United States Naval AcademyPublicUniversityMilitary officer education
University of Maryland, BaltimorePublicUniversityHealth sciences and professional education
Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Pasadena, Maryland

Magothy River, Bodkin Creek, Stoney Creek, Rock Creek, Chesapeake Bay, Nabbs Creek, Furnace Creek, Patapsco River, Curtis Creek, Marley Creek

Stadiums in Pasadena

Northeast High School Stadium, Chesapeake High School Stadium, Compass Pointe Golf Courses, Lake Shore Athletic Complex, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium

Pasadena, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Pasadena developed as a waterfront farming community before expanding into a residential suburb during the twentieth century.
  • The community experienced significant population growth after World War II as the Baltimore metropolitan area expanded southward.
  • Its location along the Chesapeake Bay and Magothy River helped shape a strong boating, fishing, and maritime tradition.
  • Residential neighborhoods, marinas, and parks gradually replaced much of the area's former agricultural landscape while preserving access to the waterfront.
  • Today, Pasadena is known for its family-friendly communities, recreational waterways, quality schools, and convenient location between Baltimore and Annapolis.

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