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

The driving distance from Buckeystown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.75 mi
00h 52m
Flight
39.49 mi
63.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.49 mi
Kilometers
63.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.84 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Tue, May 12, 7:34 PM EDT
Return by in Buckeystown
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckeystown
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Tue, May 12, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
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 Buckeystown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Buckeystown
23.5 mi
00h 26m
To Gwynn Oak
24.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckeystown Pike

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Buckeystown Pike

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckeystown 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
27.9 mi · 58%
Baltimore
11.4 mi · 24%
Buckeystown Pike
4.93 mi · 10%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 3%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Security Boulevard
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

21 mi · 00h 23m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 26m from Buckeystown
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Buckeystown 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 Buckeystown to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Buckeystown and 24.3 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Buckeystown and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckeystown and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.55 km).

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#1 Buckeystown

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population1,019
Coordinates39.3348200, -77.4316500
Altitude83
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: Buckeystown Pike (-77.431835, 39.334849)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckeystown and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 18:42:23.

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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.