How far is Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.29 mi
01h 46m
Flight
69.74 mi
112.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.74 mi
Kilometers
112.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.29 mi
Kilometers
137.26 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM EDT
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Leave Chesapeake Ranch Estates
2026-04-15T16:21
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Chesapeake Ranch Estates
41.6 mi
00h 53m
To Gwynn Oak
43.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Catalina Drive

    153 m · 20 sec · Catalina Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coyote Trail

    2342 ft · 2 min · Coyote Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rousby Hall Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rousby Hall Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Rousby Hall Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore

    1781 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 19%
South Solomons Island Road
15.3 mi · 18%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 13%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 12%
North Solomons Island Road
8.97 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

South Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto South Solomons Island Road

15.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 53m from Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Partly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesapeake Ranch Estates to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates and 43.7 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Partly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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 Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 10.1 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 Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 69.74 mi (112.24 km).

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#1 Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3462400, -76.4177300
Altitude30
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: Catalina Drive (-76.41769, 38.346249)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.84 $27.69
Premium $4.95 $14.91 $29.82
Diesel $5.98 $18.00 $36.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 16:21:37.

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.