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

The driving distance from Frostburg, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.16 mi
02h 21m
Flight
121.3 mi
195.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.3 mi
Kilometers
195.21 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.16 mi
Kilometers
228.78 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frostburg
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frostburg
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
Halfway
MD

City in Oregon, USA

From Frostburg
71 mi
01h 10m
To Gwynn Oak
71.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Frostburg and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    42 m · 11 sec · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on National Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · National Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    134 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winchester Road

    961 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    41.5 mi · 47 min · National Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frostburg 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.4 mi · 54%
National Freeway
41.5 mi · 29%
Baltimore
11.4 mi · 8%
National Highway
4.07 mi · 3%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.65 mi · 1%
I 70
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
121.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfway
01h 10m from Frostburg
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Frostburg 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 Frostburg to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Halfway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Frostburg and 71.1 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Halfway

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

25 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

33 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

35 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frostburg and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 121.3 mi (195.21 km).

Frostburg

#1 Frostburg

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population8,465
Coordinates39.6581400, -78.9283600
Altitude631
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 Water Street (-78.928352, 39.658104)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
18.99 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.02
10.04 gal · 37.98 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.51 $41.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.09 $46.17
Premium $4.95 $24.87 $49.74
Diesel $5.98 $30.02 $60.04

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 Frostburg and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 04:26:35.

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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.