How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Carney, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Carney, MD is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Carney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Carney.
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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
4.5 mi · 11 min · West Northern Parkway
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Turn sharp left onto McClean Boulevard
1674 ft · 50 sec · McClean Boulevard
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Turn right onto Perring Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Perring Parkway
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Turn right onto East Joppa Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Joppa Road
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Turn slight right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Harford Road
16 m · 6 sec · Harford Road
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Carney.
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.
West Northern Parkway
Continue on West Northern Parkway
4.52 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Carney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Carney?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Towson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Gwynn Oak and 6.3 miles from Carney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Carney.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Carney. Straight-line distance: 9.99 mi (16.08 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 Carney
Census designated place
| Population | 29,941 |
| Coordinates | 39.3942700, -76.5235800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carney (-76.52358, 39.39427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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