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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Brentwood, MD is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.91 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.86 mi
68.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.86 mi
Kilometers
68.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.91 mi
Kilometers
77.1 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-19T03:47
Arrive Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 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
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Gwynn Oak
23.9 mi
00h 29m
To Brentwood
24 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1716 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1802 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Zion Road

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Zion Road

    48 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Mount Zion Road

    2167 ft · 43 sec · Mount Zion Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jefferson Pike

    66 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jefferson Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Teen Barnes Road

    1697 ft · 49 sec · Teen Barnes Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Woodhill Way

    145 m · 23 sec · Woodhill Way

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Woodhirst Drive

    786 ft · 35 sec · Woodhirst Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodhirst Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
40.7 mi · 85%
Jefferson National Pike
1.98 mi · 4%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Jefferson Pike
0.77 mi · 2%
Mount Zion Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 29m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Gwynn Oak and 24 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 42.86 mi (68.98 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
Brentwood

#2 Brentwood

Town in Maryland

Population3,439
Coordinates39.3792700, -77.4927600
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Brentwood (-77.49276, 39.37927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.81
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.91 $13.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.77 $15.54
Premium $4.95 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.11 $20.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Brentwood. The current time is 03:47:18.

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.