Where is Severn, Maryland, USA?

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Where is Severn Located? - Severn is a city located in the Anne Arundel County of Maryland, United States. Severn lies between 45.303218 Degrees North latitudes and 93.5547381 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Severn, Maryland

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Where is Severn?: The Google Map showing the location of Severn in the U.S. state of Maryland.

Where is Severn Located?

Severn is a city located in the Anne Arundel County of Maryland, United States. Severn lies between 45.303218 Degrees North latitudes and 93.5547381 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Severn city is 57118 people and the city has a total area of 18.32 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Severn, Maryland Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySevern
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
State CapitalAnnapolis
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude39.1371° N
Longitude76.6983° W
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Land Area (sq mi)18.35
Water Area (sq mi)0.03
Total Area (sq mi)18.38
Population (2020 Census)57,118
Population Density (per sq mi)3,111.1
ZIP Codes21113, 21144
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 Code2472300
Congressional District3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Severn

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeBWI
PortPort of Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay maritime facilities
Major HighwaysInterstate 97, Interstate 695, Maryland Route 100, Maryland Route 170, and U.S. Route 1
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearby MARC and Amtrak service is available at BWI Rail Station.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMaryland Transit Administration and Anne Arundel County transit services provide regional transportation connections.
  • Interstate 97 runs north-south through the area and connects Severn with Annapolis, Glen Burnie, and Baltimore.
  • Interstate 695, the Baltimore Beltway, provides access around the Baltimore metropolitan area and connects with major regional highways.
  • Maryland Route 100 connects Severn with Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, and major employment areas in Anne Arundel County.
  • Maryland Route 170 provides a north-south connection between Severn, Linthicum, and Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
  • U.S. Route 1 provides local access between Severn, Elkridge, Jessup, and nearby communities.

Top Places to Visit in Severn, Maryland

Landmark NameType
BWI TrailRecreation Trail
Baltimore/Washington International Airport Observation AreasAirport Attraction
Fort Smallwood ParkPark
Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation AreaObservation Area
Severn Run Natural Environment AreaNature Preserve
Patuxent Research RefugeWildlife Refuge
Quiet Waters ParkPark
National Cryptologic MuseumMuseum
Arundel MillsShopping Center
Historic London Town and GardensHistoric Site

Driving Distances from Severn, Maryland to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Glen BurnieMaryland815 min
ElkridgeMaryland1015 min
ColumbiaMaryland1525 min
AnnapolisMaryland2030 min
BaltimoreMaryland1830 min
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia3550 min
RockvilleMaryland4555 min
FrederickMaryland551 hr
DoverDelaware801 hr 30 min
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania1102 hr

Colleges and Universities in Severn, Maryland

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Anne Arundel Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and associate degrees
University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyPublicUniversityResearch, science, and technology programs
University of Maryland, College ParkPublicUniversityResearch and academic programs
United States Naval AcademyPublicUniversityNaval officer education and training

Waterbodies in Severn, Maryland

Severn Run, Severn River, Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River, Little Patuxent River

Golf Courses in Severn, Maryland

Compass Pointe Golf Courses, Timbers at Troy Golf Course, Walden Country Club, Eisenhower Golf Course

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Severn, Maryland

Landmark NameType
Severn Run Natural Environment AreaNature Preserve
BWI TrailRecreation Trail
Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation AreaObservation Area
Fort Smallwood ParkPark
Patuxent Research RefugeWildlife Refuge
National Cryptologic MuseumMuseum
Arundel MillsShopping Center
Quiet Waters ParkPark
Historic London Town and GardensHistoric Site
Severn RiverNatural Attraction

Waterbodies in Severn, Maryland

Severn Run, Severn River, Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River, Little Patuxent River

Golf Courses in Severn, Maryland

Compass Pointe Golf Courses, Timbers at Troy Golf Course, Walden Country Club, Eisenhower Golf Course

Severn, Maryland — Key Historical Facts

  • Severn developed in Anne Arundel County near important waterways and transportation routes connecting Baltimore and Annapolis.
  • The area takes its name from the Severn River, which was named by English settlers during the colonial period.
  • Severn grew from a rural community into a suburban area as residential development expanded across Anne Arundel County.
  • The opening of Baltimore/Washington International Airport nearby helped increase regional growth and transportation connections.
  • Severn's location between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., has made it an important residential community within the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.

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