How far is Emmitsburg, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Emmitsburg, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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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 01h 03m.
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.
City in northern Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmitsburg and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmitsburg and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on South Seton Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · South Seton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Trevanion Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Trevanion Road
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Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Antrim Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Taneytown Pike
39 m · 4 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 57 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on Westminster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.2 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.3 km · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown
1252 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Liberty Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Liberty Road
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Continue on Liberty Heights Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
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Turn left onto Gwynn Oak Avenue
664 ft · 21 sec · Gwynn Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
605 ft · 26 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 Emmitsburg and Gwynn Oak.
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.
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10 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Emmitsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmitsburg to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Emmitsburg and 22.9 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Emmitsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmitsburg and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 42.46 mi (68.33 km).
#1 Emmitsburg
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.7045400, -77.3269300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
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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