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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Fairland, MD is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.27 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.7 mi
36.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.27 mi
Kilometers
42.28 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairland
Thu, May 7, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Thu, May 7, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-05-07T14:46
Arrive Fairland
Thu, May 7, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
13.1 mi
00h 19m
To Fairland
13.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairland Road

    1855 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fairland Road

    742 ft · 19 sec · Fairland Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.7 mi · 63%
I 70 West
5.73 mi · 22%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 5%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 4%
US 29 South
0.84 mi · 3%
Fairland Road
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

16.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 19m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Gwynn Oak and 13.1 miles from Fairland.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Fairland. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.53 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
Fairland

#2 Fairland

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,681
Coordinates39.0762200, -76.9577500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Fairland (-76.95775, 39.07622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.60
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.80 $7.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.28 $8.55
Premium $4.95 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.98 $5.56 $11.12

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Fairland. The current time is 14:46:53.

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.