How far is Dunkirk Town Center, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Dunkirk Town Center, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.62 mi
01h 08m
Flight
42.34 mi
68.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.34 mi
Kilometers
68.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.62 mi
Kilometers
84.69 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
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Dunkirk Town Center
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunkirk Town Center
2026-04-19T14:29
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 PM 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 Dunkirk Town Center
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
Crofton
MD

Census place in Maryland, USA

From Dunkirk Town Center
25.5 mi
00h 34m
To Gwynn Oak
27.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
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 Dunkirk Town Center and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk Town Center and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    142 m · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    35 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    73 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Baltimore

    1781 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunkirk Town Center 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 31%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 21%
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 15%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
5.01 mi · 10%
Stephanie Roper Highway
4 mi · 8%
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South East Crain Highway

Continue on South East Crain Highway

10.8 mi · 00h 16m

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
+10.3 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 34m from Dunkirk Town Center
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunkirk Town Center 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 Dunkirk Town Center to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 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?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Dunkirk Town Center and 27.2 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 $7.60 one way or $15.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunkirk Town Center and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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 Crofton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crofton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

16 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

30 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunkirk Town Center and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 42.34 mi (68.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dunkirk Town Center

City in United States of America

Population2,520
Coordinates38.7203900, -76.6585700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.658921, 38.720476)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.20
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.60 $15.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.55 $17.11
Premium $4.95 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.98 $11.12 $22.25

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 Dunkirk Town Center and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 14:29:56.

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.