How far is Charlestown, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Charlestown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on the route
79 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street
794 ft · 27 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Cecil Street
994 ft · 31 sec · Cecil Street
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Turn right onto Baltimore Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Baltimore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Old Philadelphia Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Old Philadelphia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pulaski Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto Jackson Station Road
18 m · 3 sec · Jackson Station Road
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Continue on Jackson Station Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jackson Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blythedale Road
156 m · 14 sec · Blythedale Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Blythedale Road
2190 ft · 1 min · Blythedale Road
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Turn left onto Perrylawn Drive
1418 ft · 31 sec · Perrylawn Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Baltimore
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
3269 ft · 43 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
870 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 43 West: White Marsh
2668 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway
1278 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Perring Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Perring Parkway
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Turn slight right
996 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Northern Parkway
4.9 mi · 11 min · East Northern Parkway
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Turn left onto West Belvedere Avenue
1.7 mi · 5 min · West Belvedere Avenue
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Turn right onto Belvieu Avenue
1108 ft · 43 sec · Belvieu Avenue
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Turn left onto Eldorado Avenue
2977 ft · 2 min · Eldorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Gwynn Oak.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Charlestown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Charlestown and 32.8 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Charlestown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Joppatowne.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.21 km).
#1 Charlestown
Town in Cecil County, Maryland
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.5737300, -75.9749500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gwynn Oak
A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 47,092 |
| Coordinates | 39.3326100, -76.6927500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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