How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Essex, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Essex, MD is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Essex.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
664 ft · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue
2.2 mi · 6 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
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Turn slight right
132 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Reisterstown Road
2273 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1698 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto West North Avenue
3.1 mi · 9 min · West North Avenue
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Turn left onto Belair Road
787 ft · 24 sec · Belair Road
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Turn right onto Sinclair Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Sinclair Lane
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Turn right onto Erdman Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Erdman Avenue
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Continue on North Point Road
2669 ft · 1 min · North Point Road
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Continue on North Point Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · North Point Boulevard
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Turn right onto MD 150 East: Essex
833 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Eastern Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Taylor Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · North Taylor Avenue
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Turn right
159 m · 38 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Essex.
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.
West North Avenue
Turn left onto West North Avenue
3.14 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Essex?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Gwynn Oak and 6.7 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Baltimore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baltimore.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Essex. Straight-line distance: 11.75 mi (18.91 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 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-76.47496, 39.30927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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