How far is Chevy Chase Village, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Chevy Chase Village, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
38.34 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.53 mi
52.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.53 mi
Kilometers
52.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.7 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Chevy Chase Village
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chevy Chase Village
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chevy Chase Village
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Chevy Chase Village
19.3 mi
00h 27m
To Gwynn Oak
19 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chevy Chase Village and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase Village and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on West Irving Street

    153 m · 27 sec · West Irving Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Connecticut Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore, Silver Spring

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

    1708 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Ingleside Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chevy Chase Village 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
20.5 mi · 54%
Capital Beltway
6.55 mi · 17%
Ingleside Avenue
2.75 mi · 7%
Connecticut Avenue
2.39 mi · 6%
MD 166
1.53 mi · 4%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 27m from Chevy Chase Village
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Chevy Chase Village and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chevy Chase Village to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Chevy Chase Village and 19 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chevy Chase Village and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Laurel, 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase Village and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 32.53 mi (52.35 km).

Chevy Chase Village

#1 Chevy Chase Village

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population2,050
Coordinates38.9692800, -77.0788700
Altitude104
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: West Irving Street (-77.078871, 38.969355)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chevy Chase Village and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 05:47:47.

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.