How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Arbutus, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Arbutus, MD is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Arbutus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Arbutus.
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Start on the route
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
54 m · 12 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road
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Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Forest Park Avenue
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike
2671 ft · 56 sec · Baltimore National Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Arbutus
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leeds Avenue
893 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Circle Drive
1917 ft · 1 min · Circle Drive
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Turn left onto Shelbourne Road
750 ft · 28 sec · Shelbourne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelbourne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Arbutus.
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.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.99 mi · 00h 04m
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 Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Arbutus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Arbutus?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Catonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Gwynn Oak and 4.3 miles from Arbutus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Arbutus.
Stop Ideas Near Catonsville
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 Catonsville.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Arbutus. Straight-line distance: 5.41 mi (8.7 km).
#1 Gwynn Oak
A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 47,092 |
| Coordinates | 39.3326100, -76.6927500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 20,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.2545500, -76.6999700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arbutus (-76.69997, 39.25455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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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