How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Charlestown, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Charlestown, MD is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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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.
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Charlestown.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
664 ft · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue
2.2 mi · 6 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
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Turn slight right
132 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Reisterstown Road
2273 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1698 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto West North Avenue
3.1 mi · 9 min · West North Avenue
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Turn left onto Belair Road
787 ft · 24 sec · Belair Road
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Turn right onto Sinclair Lane
1.8 mi · 5 min · Sinclair Lane
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Turn right onto Bowleys Lane
2238 ft · 1 min · Bowleys Lane
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Continue on Moravia Park Drive
610 ft · 25 sec · Moravia Park Drive
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Turn right onto Moravia Road
1363 ft · 39 sec · Moravia Road
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Continue on Moravia Road
986 ft · 33 sec · Moravia Road
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Turn left onto I 95 Toll North
1337 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Express Toll Lanes
8.4 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight right
91 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 22 East: Aberdeen
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 22 East: Aberdeen
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aberdeen Thruway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Thruway
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Take the exit right toward US 40 East
1225 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Philadelphia Boulevard
2562 ft · 52 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto West Old Philadelphia Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Old Philadelphia Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto Cecil Street
994 ft · 27 sec · Cecil Street
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Continue on Market Street
794 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn left
79 m · 19 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 Charlestown.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Gwynn Oak and 24 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:54 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Joppatowne.
Aberdeen
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.21 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 Charlestown
Town in Cecil County, Maryland
| Population | 1,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.5737300, -75.9749500 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-75.97495, 39.57373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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 · May 07, 2026
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