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

The driving distance from Cavetown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
67.06 mi
01h 08m
Flight
52.26 mi
84.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.26 mi
Kilometers
84.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.06 mi
Kilometers
107.92 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Fri, Apr 24, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Cavetown
Fri, Apr 24, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cavetown
2026-04-24T02:16
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Fri, Apr 24, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cavetown
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
New Market
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Cavetown
33.5 mi
00h 34m
To Gwynn Oak
33.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cavetown Church Road

    5 m · 5 sec · Cavetown Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mapleville Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mapleville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Mapleville Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mapleville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cavetown 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
47.4 mi · 71%
Baltimore
11.4 mi · 17%
Mapleville Road
5.16 mi · 8%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Security Boulevard
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

41 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 34m from Cavetown
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cavetown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cavetown to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Cavetown and 33.6 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cavetown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near New Market

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

12 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

35 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

40 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cavetown and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 52.26 mi (84.11 km).

Cavetown

#1 Cavetown

Census designated place

Population1,473
Coordinates39.6442600, -77.5858200
Altitude222
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: Cavetown Church Road (-77.585817, 39.644227)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Cavetown and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 02:16:44.

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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.