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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Chestertown, MD is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
73.48 mi
01h 50m
Flight
34.56 mi
55.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.56 mi
Kilometers
55.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.48 mi
Kilometers
118.26 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chestertown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Chestertown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Stevensville
MD

Town in Montana, USA

From Gwynn Oak
36.7 mi
00h 55m
To Chestertown
36.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Chestertown Church Hill Road

    773 ft · 13 sec · Chestertown Church Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1196 ft · 28 sec · Maple Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Cross Street

    770 ft · 23 sec · North Cross Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.8 mi · 34%
Church Hill Road
14.9 mi · 20%
Baltimore Beltway
9.55 mi · 13%
Arundel Expressway
6.59 mi · 9%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 8%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevensville
00h 55m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Chestertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Stevensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Gwynn Oak and 36.8 miles from Chestertown.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Chestertown.

Stop Ideas Near Stevensville

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

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

BUS

Kent Island, MD

7 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

29 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

40 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1515 North Charles Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Chestertown. Straight-line distance: 34.56 mi (55.62 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
Chestertown

#2 Chestertown

Town in Maryland, United States

Population5,001
Coordinates39.2090000, -76.0666100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Chestertown (-76.06661, 39.209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.17
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.58 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.95 $12.83 $25.66
Diesel $5.98 $15.49 $30.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Chestertown. The current time is 05:15:13.

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.