How far is Aspen Hill, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Aspen Hill, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.82 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.84 mi
43.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.84 mi
Kilometers
43.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.82 mi
Kilometers
59.26 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Fri, May 1, 5:08 PM EDT
Return by in Aspen Hill
Fri, May 1, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aspen Hill
2026-05-01T16:23
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Fri, May 1, 5:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Laurel
MD

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

From Aspen Hill
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To Gwynn Oak
19.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aspen Hill and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1944 ft · 59 sec · Georgia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connecticut Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bel Pre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bel Pre Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Layhill Road

    3041 ft · 1 min · Layhill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aspen Hill 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 45%
I 70 East
6.66 mi · 18%
Intercounty Connector
4.9 mi · 13%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 4%
Bel Pre Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 22m from Aspen Hill
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Aspen Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aspen Hill to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Aspen Hill and 19.4 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Aspen Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
City of College Park
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

City of College Park

College Park , MD
8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aspen Hill and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 26.84 mi (43.19 km).

Aspen Hill

#1 Aspen Hill

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

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.072999, 39.079525)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aspen Hill and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 16:23:17.

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.