How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Chesapeake Beach, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Chesapeake Beach, MD is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.29 mi
01h 27m
Flight
45.46 mi
73.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.46 mi
Kilometers
73.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.29 mi
Kilometers
92.2 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesapeake Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-18T07:51
Arrive Chesapeake Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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

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
Crownsville
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes

From Gwynn Oak
28.6 mi
00h 43m
To Chesapeake Beach
28.6 mi
00h 43m

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
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Chesapeake Beach.

  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 left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Solomons Island Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Solomons Island Road

    50 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Solomons Island Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solomons Island Road

    46 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Solomons Island Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayside Road

    1 km · 2 min · Bayside Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    146 m · 32 sec · 17th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto C Street

    17 m · 3 sec · C Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Solomons Island Road
19.6 mi · 34%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 17%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 14%
Baltimore Beltway
7.59 mi · 13%
East Chesapeake Beach Road
4.52 mi · 8%
Ingleside Avenue
1.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

11.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crownsville
00h 43m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Chesapeake Beach?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Gwynn Oak and 28.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Chesapeake Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Crownsville

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 Crownsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 8.3 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 Crownsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Chesapeake Beach. Straight-line distance: 45.46 mi (73.16 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
Chesapeake Beach

#2 Chesapeake Beach

Town of the United States

Population6,066
Coordinates38.6862300, -76.5346800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Chesapeake Beach (-76.53468, 38.68623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 Chesapeake Beach. The current time is 07:51:19.

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.