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

The driving distance from Bladensburg, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.44 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.09 mi
48.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.44 mi
Kilometers
61.86 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bladensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bladensburg
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bladensburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Bladensburg
17.3 mi
00h 25m
To Gwynn Oak
21.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Quincy Place

    14 m · 5 sec · Quincy Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    2482 ft · 49 sec · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Annapolis Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Annapolis Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto MD 295: Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore

    1007 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    22 mi · 30 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Ingleside Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
22 mi · 57%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.75 mi · 10%
Ingleside Avenue
2.75 mi · 7%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.41 mi · 4%
Annapolis Road
1.13 mi · 3%
MD 166
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

22 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 25m from Bladensburg
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bladensburg and 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 Bladensburg to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Bladensburg and 21.1 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bladensburg and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.5 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 Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bladensburg and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 30.09 mi (48.43 km).

Bladensburg

#1 Bladensburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population9,409
Coordinates38.9392800, -76.9338600
Altitude15
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: (-76.933861, 38.93929)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bladensburg and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 08:00:20.

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.