How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Fairwood, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Fairwood, MD is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Town in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Fairwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Fairwood.
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Start on the route
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
54 m · 12 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road
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Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Forest Park Avenue
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike
2671 ft · 56 sec · Baltimore National Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
7.6 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Annapolis Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Bowie Road
1162 ft · 37 sec · Laurel Bowie Road
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Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road
2920 ft · 1 min · Old Annapolis Road
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Turn left onto Church Road North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Church Road North
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Turn right onto Fairwood Parkway
1743 ft · 40 sec · Fairwood Parkway
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Turn left onto Gerrards Hope Drive
1108 ft · 51 sec · Gerrards Hope Drive
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Turn right onto Tylers Hope Drive
105 m · 15 sec · Tylers Hope Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tylers Hope Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Fairwood.
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.
I 97 South
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8.87 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Fairwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Fairwood?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Gwynn Oak and 17.5 miles from Fairwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Fairwood.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 26.37 mi (42.44 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 Fairwood
This suburban community in Prince George's County, Maryland, is situated east of Washington, D.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9566500, -76.7777200 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairwood (-76.77772, 38.95665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
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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