How far is Arbutus, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Arbutus, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.59 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.41 mi
8.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.41 mi
Kilometers
8.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.59 mi
Kilometers
15.44 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sat, May 30, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in Arbutus
Sat, May 30, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arbutus
2026-05-30T20:39
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sat, May 30, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arbutus
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Catonsville
MD

A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.

From Arbutus
3.9 mi
00h 08m
To Gwynn Oak
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph N
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arbutus and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arbutus and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Shelbourne Road

    23 m · 11 sec · Shelbourne Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linden Avenue

    85 m · 11 sec · Linden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westland Boulevard

    1795 ft · 56 sec · Westland Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Courtney Road

    1422 ft · 55 sec · Courtney Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Carmella Drive

    61 m · 9 sec · Carmella Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wilton Drive

    787 ft · 27 sec · Wilton Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wilkens Avenue

    682 ft · 22 sec · Wilkens Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue

    853 ft · 37 sec · Kenwood Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 North

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arbutus and Gwynn Oak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
187.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
1.89 mi · 20%
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 17%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.41 mi · 15%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 10%
US 40 East
0.34 mi · 4%
Westland Boulevard
0.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

1.89 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catonsville
00h 08m from Arbutus
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arbutus and Mostly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arbutus to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Arbutus and 5.7 miles from Gwynn Oak.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arbutus and Mostly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Catonsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catonsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catonsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

10 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

37 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

41 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arbutus and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 5.41 mi (8.7 km).

Arbutus

#1 Arbutus

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Population20,483
Coordinates39.2545500, -76.6999700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelbourne Road (-76.700117, 39.254645)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.78
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.39 $2.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Diesel $5.98 $2.03 $4.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Arbutus and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 20:39:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.