How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from East Riverdale, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to East Riverdale, MD is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
35.03 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.4 mi
45.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.4 mi
Kilometers
45.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Riverdale
Wed, Jun 3, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Jun 3, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-06-03T10:08
Arrive East Riverdale
Wed, Jun 3, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To East Riverdale
17.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and East Riverdale.

  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

    23 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 201: Greenbelt, Bladensburg

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 201 South: Kenilworth Avenue, Bladensburg

    79 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Kenilworth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Quesada Road

    564 ft · 25 sec · Quesada Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 54th Avenue

    156 m · 28 sec · 54th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Quintana Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Quintana Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quintana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
23.5 mi · 67%
Kenilworth Avenue
2.9 mi · 8%
Ingleside Avenue
2.76 mi · 8%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

23 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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 26m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Sunny near East Riverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to East Riverdale?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Gwynn Oak and 17.5 miles from East Riverdale.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.1 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and East Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 28.4 mi (45.7 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
East Riverdale

#2 East Riverdale

Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population15,509
Coordinates38.9620600, -76.9219200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: East Riverdale (-76.92192, 38.96206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and East Riverdale. The current time is 10:08:21.

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.