How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Arden on the Severn, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Arden on the Severn, MD is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.09 mi
00h 44m
Flight
19.41 mi
31.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.41 mi
Kilometers
31.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.59 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-15T10:36
Arrive Arden on the Severn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
MD

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
13.5 mi
00h 22m
To Arden on the Severn
13.5 mi
00h 22m

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
88°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 Arden on the Severn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Arden on the Severn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 12 sec · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Forest Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike

    2671 ft · 56 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Severna Park

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Benfield Boulevard

    1227 ft · 25 sec · Benfield Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Generals Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Generals Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sunrise Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sunrise Beach Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Omar Drive

    2736 ft · 1 min · Omar Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Shore View Circle

    17 m · 2 sec · Shore View Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore View Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 South
8.26 mi · 30%
Baltimore Beltway
7.59 mi · 28%
Sunrise Beach Road
1.93 mi · 7%
Veterans Highway
1.68 mi · 6%
Generals Highway
1.63 mi · 6%
Ingleside Avenue
1.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

7.59 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 22m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Arden on the Severn?

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Gwynn Oak and 13.5 miles from Arden on the Severn.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Arden on the Severn.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

5 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

42 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Arden on the Severn. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.23 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
Arden on the Severn

#2 Arden on the Severn

Census designated place

Population1,953
Coordinates39.0659400, -76.5788500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Arden on the Severn (-76.57885, 39.06594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.42 $8.83
Premium $4.95 $4.76 $9.51
Diesel $5.98 $5.74 $11.48

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 Arden on the Severn. The current time is 10:36:38.

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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.