How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Cape Saint Claire, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Cape Saint Claire, MD is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.09 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24 mi
38.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24 mi
Kilometers
38.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.64 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Saint Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-18T09:48
Arrive Cape Saint Claire
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
MD

Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
16 mi
00h 26m
To Cape Saint Claire
16 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Cape Saint Claire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Cape Saint Claire.

  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

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto College Parkway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · College Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Green Holly Drive

    1969 ft · 56 sec · Green Holly Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chestnut Tree Drive

    2071 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Tree Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Latrobe Drive

    561 ft · 27 sec · Latrobe Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dogwood Tree Drive

    1352 ft · 59 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Tree Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Cape Saint Claire.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
9.55 mi · 30%
Arundel Expressway
6.59 mi · 21%
College Parkway
4.09 mi · 13%
Governor Ritchie Highway
2.94 mi · 9%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 7%
Ingleside Avenue
1.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

9.55 mi · 00h 13m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 26m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Cape Saint Claire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Cape Saint Claire?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Gwynn Oak and 16 miles from Cape Saint Claire.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Cape Saint Claire.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

5 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

42 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Cape Saint Claire. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Cape Saint Claire

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

Population8,747
Coordinates39.0431700, -76.4449600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Cape Saint Claire (-76.44496, 39.04317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Cape Saint Claire. The current time is 09:48:26.

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.