How far is Bowleys Quarters, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Bowleys Quarters, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
29.32 mi
00h 42m
Flight
16.17 mi
26.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.17 mi
Kilometers
26.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.32 mi
Kilometers
47.19 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Bowleys Quarters
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowleys Quarters
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bowleys Quarters
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
Rosedale
MD

City in Mississippi, United States

From Bowleys Quarters
9.3 mi
00h 21m
To Gwynn Oak
20 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
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 Bowleys Quarters and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowleys Quarters and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Carroll Island Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Carroll Island Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto MD 700 North

    1181 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Martin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40 West

    2262 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Pulaski Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto US 40 Truck, MD 151 West

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sinclair Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sinclair Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Belair Road

    787 ft · 24 sec · Belair Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East North Avenue

    3.1 mi · 9 min · East North Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1698 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Reisterstown Road

    2450 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Heights Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mohawk Avenue

    668 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Haddon Avenue

    62 m · 9 sec · Haddon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    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 Bowleys Quarters 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pulaski Highway
4.99 mi · 17%
East North Avenue
3.14 mi · 11%
Liberty Heights Avenue
2.34 mi · 8%
Eastern Boulevard
1.88 mi · 6%
Martin Boulevard
1.66 mi · 6%
US 40 Truck
1.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pulaski Highway

Merge slight left onto Pulaski Highway

3.9 mi · 00h 06m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 21m from Bowleys Quarters
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowleys Quarters 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 Bowleys Quarters to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bowleys Quarters and 20 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowleys Quarters and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosedale, 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 Rosedale.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

37 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

46 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowleys Quarters and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.02 km).

Bowleys Quarters

#1 Bowleys Quarters

Census designated place

Population6,755
Coordinates39.3353900, -76.3902400
Altitude14
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: Carroll Island Road (-76.390787, 39.334654)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.22 $12.44

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 Bowleys Quarters and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 06:58:00.

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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.