How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Brock Hall, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Brock Hall, MD is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.47 mi
01h 08m
Flight
33.54 mi
53.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.54 mi
Kilometers
53.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.47 mi
Kilometers
71.56 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brock Hall
Tue, Nov 10, 12:37 PM EST
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Tue, Nov 10, 1:45 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-11-10T11:29
Arrive Brock Hall
Tue, Nov 10, 12:37 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
9:30 PM EST
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
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
22.2 mi
00h 34m
To Brock Hall
22.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Brock Hall.

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    18.2 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Crain Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward MD 725 West

    104 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Marlboro Pike

    3046 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Largo Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Largo Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brock Drive

    1142 ft · 52 sec · Brock Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Willoughby Road

    541 ft · 29 sec · Willoughby Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Thorpe Lane

    84 m · 12 sec · Thorpe Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thorpe Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
18.2 mi · 41%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 22%
Baltimore Beltway
7.59 mi · 17%
Largo Road
2.18 mi · 5%
Ingleside Avenue
1.59 mi · 4%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MD 32 West

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

18.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 34m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Brock Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Brock Hall?

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 22.2 miles from Brock Hall.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Brock Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Laurel City Mayor

Laurel , MD
8103 Sandy Spring Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Brock Hall. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.97 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
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#2 Brock Hall

Brock Hall is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8501100, -76.7610800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Brock Hall (-76.76108, 38.85011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.30
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $6.15 $12.30
Mid-grade $4.53 $7.11 $14.21
Premium $4.87 $7.64 $15.28
Diesel $6.27 $9.84 $19.69

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Brock Hall. The current time is 11:29:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.