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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Brooklyn, MD is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
10.21 mi
00h 27m
Flight
8.56 mi
13.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.56 mi
Kilometers
13.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.21 mi
Kilometers
16.43 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Brooklyn
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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

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
Arbutus
MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
5.1 mi
00h 13m
To Brooklyn
5.1 mi
00h 13m

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
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haddon Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue

    664 ft · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue

    2316 ft · 1 min · Liberty Heights Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Berwyn Avenue

    657 ft · 21 sec · Berwyn Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Garrison Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Garrison Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Windsor Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · Windsor Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Denison Street

    120 m · 16 sec · Denison Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Road

    154 m · 19 sec · Bloomingdale Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Hilton Street

    631 ft · 24 sec · North Hilton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hilton Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hilton Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Hilton Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · North Hilton Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Caton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Caton Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Caton Avenue

    50 m · 7 sec · South Caton Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Patapsco Avenue

    3.2 mi · 8 min · West Patapsco Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Patapsco Avenue

    2643 ft · 1 min · East Patapsco Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    816 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Washburn Avenue

    608 ft · 23 sec · East Washburn Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Avenue

    1151 ft · 45 sec · Brooklyn Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Audrey Avenue

    44 m · 7 sec · Audrey Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
215.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Patapsco Avenue
3.23 mi · 32%
South Caton Avenue
1.54 mi · 15%
Hilton Parkway
1.32 mi · 13%
Garrison Boulevard
1.1 mi · 11%
North Hilton Street
0.92 mi · 9%
East Patapsco Avenue
0.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Patapsco Avenue

Continue on West Patapsco Avenue

3.23 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbutus
00h 13m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 5.1 miles from Gwynn Oak and 5.1 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Arbutus

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

7 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

36 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

43 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 8.56 mi (13.78 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 Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2303900, -76.6021900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Brooklyn (-76.60219, 39.23039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.66 $3.31
Premium $4.95 $1.78 $3.57
Diesel $5.98 $2.15 $4.31

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 Brooklyn. The current time is 06:33:32.

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.