How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Four Corners, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Four Corners, MD is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Four Corners.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Four Corners.
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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
944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
21.2 mi · 29 min · Columbia Pike
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Continue on Colesville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Colesville Road
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Take the exit slight left
34 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Timberwood Avenue
99 m · 15 sec · Timberwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Pierce Drive
139 m · 20 sec · Pierce Drive
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Turn right onto Lexington Drive
71 m · 15 sec · Lexington Drive
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Turn right onto University Boulevard East
659 ft · 16 sec · University Boulevard East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Boulevard West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Four Corners.
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.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
21.2 mi · 00h 29m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gwynn Oak and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Four Corners.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Four Corners?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 15.7 miles from Gwynn Oak and 15.7 miles from Four Corners.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gwynn Oak and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Four Corners.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Laurel City Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Four Corners. Straight-line distance: 27.55 mi (44.34 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 Four Corners
Four Corners is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0203900, -77.0127500 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Four Corners (-77.01275, 39.02039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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