How far is Baltimore Highlands, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore Highlands and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore Highlands and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on Washington Street
37 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
1390 ft · 50 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto Annapolis Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto West Patapsco Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Patapsco Avenue
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Continue on South Caton Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Caton Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Hilton Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Hilton Street
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Continue on Hilton Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hilton Parkway
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Continue on North Hilton Street
585 ft · 22 sec · North Hilton Street
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Turn slight left onto Bloomingdale Road
627 ft · 23 sec · Bloomingdale Road
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Turn right onto Garrison Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Garrison Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Berwyn Avenue
657 ft · 21 sec · Berwyn Avenue
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Turn straight onto Liberty Heights Avenue
2816 ft · 1 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
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Turn right onto Mohawk Avenue
668 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Avenue
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Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
62 m · 9 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore Highlands and Gwynn Oak.
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.
South Caton Avenue
Continue on South Caton Avenue
1.54 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore Highlands and Partly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore Highlands to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands and 9.9 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore Highlands and Partly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Arbutus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbutus.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore Highlands and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 7.5 mi (12.07 km).
#1 Baltimore Highlands
Baltimore Highlands is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2331600, -76.6366300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gwynn Oak
A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 47,092 |
| Coordinates | 39.3326100, -76.6927500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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