How far is Elkton, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Elkton, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
70.13 mi
01h 17m
Flight
49.6 mi
79.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.13 mi
Kilometers
112.87 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM EDT
Return by in Elkton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkton
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkton
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
Perryman
MD

Census designated place

From Elkton
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Gwynn Oak
41.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elkton and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkton and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    31 m · 8 sec · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1737 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    787 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pulaski Highway

    5.1 mi · 9 min · West Pulaski Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Pulaski Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North East Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North East Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    885 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3195 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    31.2 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    3269 ft · 43 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

    870 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 43 West: White Marsh

    2668 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway

    1278 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Perring Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Perring Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    996 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Northern Parkway

    4.9 mi · 11 min · East Northern Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Belvedere Avenue

    1.7 mi · 5 min · West Belvedere Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Belvieu Avenue

    1108 ft · 43 sec · Belvieu Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Eldorado Avenue

    2977 ft · 2 min · Eldorado Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkton 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31.9 mi · 45%
West Pulaski Highway
5.08 mi · 7%
East Northern Parkway
4.9 mi · 7%
White Marsh Boulevard
3.88 mi · 6%
Perring Parkway
2.49 mi · 4%
North East Road
1.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

31.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryman
00h 38m from Elkton
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Elkton and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elkton to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Perryman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Elkton and 41.4 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Elkton and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Perryman

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

6 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Newark

45 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

52 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkton and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.83 km).

Elkton

#1 Elkton

Town in northeast Maryland, United States

Population15,665
Coordinates39.6067800, -75.8332700
Altitude8
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: North Bridge Street (-75.833268, 39.606781)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkton and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 19:32:21.

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.