How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Cockeysville, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Cockeysville, MD is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Cockeysville.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 83 North: Jones Falls Expressway
679 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North: Beltway
1612 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Jones Falls Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East, I 83 North: Towson, York PA
2658 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Timonium Road
1921 ft · 1 min · West Timonium Road
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Turn left onto York Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · York Road
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · York Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Cockeysville.
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.
Jones Falls Expressway
Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
3.12 mi · 00h 04m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Cockeysville?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Mays Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Gwynn Oak and 7 miles from Cockeysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mays Chapel
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Aberdeen
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Cockeysville. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.05 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 Cockeysville
Census designated place
| Population | 20,776 |
| Coordinates | 39.4812200, -76.6438600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cockeysville (-76.64386, 39.48122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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