How far is Chester, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Chester, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 59m.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on Postal Road
1773 ft · 49 sec · Postal Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Postal Road
64 m · 16 sec · Postal Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2469 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Castle Marina Road
83 m · 6 sec · Castle Marina Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Castle Marina Road
824 ft · 23 sec · Castle Marina Road
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Take the ramp straight
143 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
12 mi · 17 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore
1820 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike
957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike
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Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn left
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 Chester 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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
12 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Chester 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 Chester to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Chester and 23.5 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chester and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 32.81 mi (52.8 km).
#1 Chester
Chester is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9753900, -76.2894000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $3.94 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
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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