How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Hampstead, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Hampstead, MD is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Hampstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Hampstead.
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Start on the route
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
1944 ft · 1 min · Haddon Avenue
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Turn left onto Milford Avenue
682 ft · 24 sec · Milford Avenue
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Turn right onto Liberty Heights Avenue
3123 ft · 2 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Liberty Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 North: Towson
2922 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
1.3 km · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover
2302 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Butler Road
2487 ft · 41 sec · Butler Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hanover Pike
18 m · 1 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Hampstead.
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.
Northwest Expressway
Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.31 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Gwynn Oak and Cloudy near Hampstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Hampstead?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Gwynn Oak and 11.7 miles from Hampstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 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 $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Gwynn Oak and Cloudy near Hampstead.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 20.59 mi (33.14 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 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampstead (-76.84998, 39.60483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
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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