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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
35.79 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.75 mi
49.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.79 mi
Kilometers
57.6 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-15T10:32
Arrive Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
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
White Marsh
MD

Community in Baltimore County Maryland

From Gwynn Oak
17.9 mi
00h 29m
To Aberdeen
17.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haddon Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue

    664 ft · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Liberty Heights Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    132 m · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Reisterstown Road

    2273 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1698 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West North Avenue

    3.1 mi · 9 min · West North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Belair Road

    787 ft · 24 sec · Belair Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sinclair Lane

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Sinclair Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bowleys Lane

    2238 ft · 1 min · Bowleys Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Moravia Park Drive

    610 ft · 25 sec · Moravia Park Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Moravia Road

    1363 ft · 39 sec · Moravia Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Moravia Road

    986 ft · 33 sec · Moravia Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 95 Toll North

    1337 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Express Toll Lanes

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

    810 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 43%
Express Toll Lanes
8.49 mi · 24%
West North Avenue
3.14 mi · 9%
Liberty Heights Avenue
2.18 mi · 6%
Sinclair Lane
1.79 mi · 5%
West Bel Air Avenue
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Marsh
00h 29m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

White Marsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Gwynn Oak and 17.9 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near White Marsh

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

27 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

49 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.49 km).

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#1 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Aberdeen. The current time is 10:32:29.

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.