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

The driving distance from Grasonville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
48.85 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.57 mi
58.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.57 mi
Kilometers
58.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.85 mi
Kilometers
78.61 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, May 31, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Grasonville
Sun, May 31, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grasonville
2026-05-31T05:40
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, May 31, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grasonville
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
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Grasonville
23.4 mi
00h 31m
To Gwynn Oak
25.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perrys Corner Road

    25 m · 10 sec · Perrys Corner Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1011 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester River Beach Road

    1606 ft · 44 sec · Chester River Beach Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    895 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    16.3 mi · 23 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore

    729 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grasonville 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
16.3 mi · 33%
Governor Ritchie Highway
8.04 mi · 16%
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 16%
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
3.79 mi · 8%
I 97 North
3.16 mi · 6%
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 31m from Grasonville
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grasonville and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Grasonville and 25.4 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grasonville and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grasonville and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 36.57 mi (58.86 km).

Grasonville

#1 Grasonville

Census designated place

Population3,425
Coordinates38.9581700, -76.2102300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Perrys Corner Road (-76.210284, 38.958188)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $7.03
Round trip
$14.06
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.03 $14.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.95 $8.52 $17.04
Diesel $5.98 $10.29 $20.57

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Grasonville and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 05:40:45.

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.