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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Hampton, MD is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.5 mi
13.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.5 mi
Kilometers
13.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13 mi
Kilometers
20.92 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:19 PM EST
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Fri, Nov 6, 3:45 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-11-06T14:54
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:19 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
10:00 PM EST
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
Mays Chapel
MD

Census designated place

From Gwynn Oak
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Hampton
6.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 8 sec · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillsdale Road

    1202 ft · 47 sec · Hillsdale Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hillsdale Road

    2597 ft · 2 min · Hillsdale Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wabash Avenue

    1374 ft · 41 sec · Wabash Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    563 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Northern Parkway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Northern Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 83 North: Jones Falls Expressway

    679 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North: Beltway

    1612 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Jones Falls Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East, I 83 North: Towson, York PA

    2658 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 146 North: Dulaney Valley Road

    1265 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Dulaney Valley Road

    2225 ft · 55 sec · Dulaney Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Francis Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Francis Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Francis Road

    28 m · 3 sec · Saint Francis Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Francis Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
3.48 mi · 27%
Jones Falls Expressway
3.12 mi · 24%
West Northern Parkway
2.86 mi · 22%
Saint Francis Road
0.81 mi · 6%
Hillsdale Road
0.72 mi · 6%
I 695 East
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

3.48 mi · 00h 05m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mays Chapel
00h 12m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
7:40 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Gwynn Oak and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Mays Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Gwynn Oak and 6.5 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Gwynn Oak and Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Mays Chapel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mays Chapel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mays Chapel.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

43 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

56 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 8.5 mi (13.68 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
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#2 Hampton

Hampton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4228800, -76.5846900
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Hampton (-76.58469, 39.42288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.64
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.82 $3.64
Mid-grade $4.57 $2.10 $4.21
Premium $4.89 $2.25 $4.50
Diesel $6.30 $2.90 $5.80

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Hampton. The current time is 14:54:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.