How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Bel Air, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Bel Air, MD is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Bel Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Bel Air.
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Start on the route
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
54 m · 8 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillsdale Road
1202 ft · 47 sec · Hillsdale Road
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Continue on Hillsdale Road
2597 ft · 2 min · Hillsdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1374 ft · 41 sec · Wabash Avenue
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Turn slight right
563 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto West Northern Parkway
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Northern Parkway
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Continue on West Northern Parkway
6.3 mi · 14 min · West Northern Parkway
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Continue on Fleetwood Avenue
2313 ft · 1 min · Fleetwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Belair Road
13.4 mi · 24 min · Belair Road
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Take the exit slight right
2.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Fulford Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · Fulford Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
754 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Courtland Place
33 m · 5 sec · Courtland Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courtland Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Bel Air.
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.
Belair Road
Turn left onto Belair Road
13.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Bel Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Bel Air?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Carney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Gwynn Oak and 13.5 miles from Bel Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Bel Air.
Stop Ideas Near Carney
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 Carney.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Bel Air. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.23 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 Bel Air
Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.5359400, -76.3482900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bel Air (-76.34829, 39.53594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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