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

The driving distance from Friendly, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
56.58 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.96 mi
69.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.58 mi
Kilometers
91.06 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Fri, Apr 17, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Friendly
Fri, Apr 17, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friendly
2026-04-17T03:28
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Fri, Apr 17, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friendly
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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Friendly
25 mi
00h 33m
To Gwynn Oak
31.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allentown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Allentown Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Capital Beltway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Ingleside Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendly and Gwynn Oak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 32%
Capital Beltway
11.9 mi · 21%
Allentown Road
8.22 mi · 15%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.75 mi · 7%
Ingleside Avenue
2.75 mi · 5%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

17.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 33m from Friendly
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Friendly and Chance 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 Friendly to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Friendly and 31.6 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Friendly and Chance Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friendly and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.14 km).

Friendly

#1 Friendly

Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population9,250
Coordinates38.7517800, -76.9785900
Altitude71
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: Old Fort Road (-76.978592, 38.751776)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.95 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $5.98 $11.96 $23.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Friendly and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 03:28:02.

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.