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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Clinton, MD is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
50.5 mi
01h 15m
Flight
40.73 mi
65.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.73 mi
Kilometers
65.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.5 mi
Kilometers
81.27 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Tue, Apr 21, 5:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-21T14:45
Arrive Clinton
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
25.2 mi
00h 37m
To Clinton
25.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Rolling Road

    1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 195 East

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2757 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Branch Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road

    952 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Branch Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Branch Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Piscataway Road

    21 m · 7 sec · Piscataway Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
37.1 mi · 73%
Ingleside Avenue
2.76 mi · 5%
MD 337 South
2.21 mi · 4%
Old Branch Avenue
1.71 mi · 3%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 37m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 25.2 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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 Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 40.73 mi (65.55 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
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#2 Clinton

Clinton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7651100, -76.8983100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Clinton (-76.89831, 38.76511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.95 $8.82 $17.64
Diesel $5.98 $10.64 $21.29

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Clinton. The current time is 14:45:14.

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.