How far is Essex, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on the route
109 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
56 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn slight right onto MD 151 North: North Point Boulevard, Baltimore
1721 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto North Point Boulevard
2719 ft · 51 sec · North Point Boulevard
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Continue on North Point Road
2716 ft · 1 min · North Point Road
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Continue on Erdman Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Erdman Avenue
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Turn left onto Sinclair Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Sinclair Lane
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Turn left onto Belair Road
787 ft · 24 sec · Belair Road
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Turn right onto East North Avenue
3.1 mi · 9 min · East North Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1698 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Reisterstown Road
2450 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue
2.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
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Turn right onto Mohawk Avenue
668 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Avenue
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Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
62 m · 9 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn right
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 Essex 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.
East North Avenue
Turn right onto East North Avenue
3.14 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Essex and Mostly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Essex and 16.6 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Essex and Mostly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Baltimore
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 Baltimore.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 11.75 mi (18.91 km).
#1 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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