How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Baltimore Highlands, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Baltimore Highlands.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
664 ft · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue
2316 ft · 1 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Berwyn Avenue
657 ft · 21 sec · Berwyn Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Garrison Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Garrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto Windsor Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · Windsor Avenue
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Turn right onto Denison Street
120 m · 16 sec · Denison Street
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Road
154 m · 19 sec · Bloomingdale Road
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Turn right onto North Hilton Street
631 ft · 24 sec · North Hilton Street
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Continue on Hilton Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hilton Parkway
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Turn straight onto North Hilton Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Hilton Street
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Turn straight onto South Caton Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Caton Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Caton Avenue
50 m · 7 sec · South Caton Avenue
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Continue on West Patapsco Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Patapsco Avenue
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Turn right onto Annapolis Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
1390 ft · 50 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
37 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Baltimore Highlands.
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.
South Caton Avenue
Turn straight onto South Caton Avenue
1.51 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Baltimore Highlands?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Arbutus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Gwynn Oak and 4.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 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 Partly Cloudy around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Baltimore Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Arbutus
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 Arbutus.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Baltimore Highlands. Straight-line distance: 7.5 mi (12.07 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 Baltimore Highlands
Baltimore Highlands is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2331600, -76.6366300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltimore Highlands (-76.63663, 39.23316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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