How far is Bel Air, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Bel Air, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bel Air and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel Air and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on Courtland Place
123 m · 20 sec · Courtland Place
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Turn right onto South Hickory Avenue
104 m · 10 sec · South Hickory Avenue
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Turn right onto Churchville Road
1851 ft · 56 sec · Churchville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Pike
1.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Belair Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Belair Road
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Continue on Belair Road
11.1 mi · 19 min · Belair Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh Boulevard
1131 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Perry Hills Court
89 m · 11 sec · Perry Hills Court
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Turn right onto White Marsh Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway
1278 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Perring Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Perring Parkway
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Turn slight right
996 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Northern Parkway
4.9 mi · 11 min · East Northern Parkway
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Turn left onto West Belvedere Avenue
1.7 mi · 5 min · West Belvedere Avenue
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Turn right onto Belvieu Avenue
1108 ft · 43 sec · Belvieu Avenue
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Turn left onto Eldorado Avenue
2977 ft · 2 min · Eldorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
706 ft · 26 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 Bel Air 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.
Belair Road
Continue on Belair Road
11.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bel Air and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bel Air to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Bel Air and 18.9 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bel Air and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Carney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bel Air and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.23 km).
#1 Bel Air
Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.5359400, -76.3482900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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