How far is Cape Saint Claire, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Cape Saint Claire, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
35.48 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24 mi
38.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24 mi
Kilometers
38.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.48 mi
Kilometers
57.1 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Saint Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Saint Claire
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Saint Claire
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
Somerset
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Cape Saint Claire
15.9 mi
00h 24m
To Gwynn Oak
19.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Saint Claire and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Saint Claire and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Dogwood Tree Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Dogwood Tree Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Latrobe Drive

    561 ft · 27 sec · Latrobe Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Tree Drive

    2071 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Tree Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Holly Drive

    1969 ft · 58 sec · Green Holly Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Parkway

    4 mi · 7 min · College Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Saint Claire 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 22%
Governor Ritchie Highway
5.22 mi · 15%
College Parkway
4.03 mi · 11%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 11%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 9%
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

7.66 mi · 00h 10m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 24m from Cape Saint Claire
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cape Saint Claire and Mostly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Saint Claire to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Cape Saint Claire and 19.6 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape Saint Claire and Mostly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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 Somerset and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

30 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

39 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Saint Claire and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cape Saint Claire

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

Population8,747
Coordinates39.0431700, -76.4449600
Altitude26
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: Dogwood Tree Drive (-76.444959, 39.043263)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Saint Claire and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 08:21:54.

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.