How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Highfield-Cascade, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Highfield-Cascade, MD is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in northern Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Highfield-Cascade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Highfield-Cascade.
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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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Continue on Northwest Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 55 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike
22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
1.5 km · 2 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Turn left onto Monterey Lane
3169 ft · 1 min · Monterey Lane
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Continue on Hilltop Road
117 m · 13 sec · Hilltop Road
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Turn right onto Military Road
2090 ft · 44 sec · Military Road
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Turn right onto Highfield Road
794 ft · 40 sec · Highfield Road
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Turn left onto Cascade Road
862 ft · 38 sec · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Highfield-Cascade.
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.
Baltimore Boulevard
Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Partly Sunny near Highfield-Cascade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Highfield-Cascade?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Gwynn Oak and 28.3 miles from Highfield-Cascade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Partly Sunny near Highfield-Cascade.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Highfield-Cascade. Straight-line distance: 49.75 mi (80.07 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 Highfield-Cascade
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
| Population | 1,112 |
| Coordinates | 39.7161600, -77.4828200 |
| Altitude | 422 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highfield-Cascade (-77.48282, 39.71616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
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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