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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Joppatowne, MD is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.05 mi
00h 46m
Flight
19.99 mi
32.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.99 mi
Kilometers
32.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.05 mi
Kilometers
40.31 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joppatowne
Sat, May 2, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, May 3, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-05-02T23:09
Arrive Joppatowne
Sat, May 2, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Overlea
MD

Census designated place

From Gwynn Oak
12.5 mi
00h 23m
To Joppatowne
12.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haddon Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue

    664 ft · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Liberty Heights Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    132 m · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Reisterstown Road

    2273 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1698 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West North Avenue

    3.1 mi · 9 min · West North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Belair Road

    787 ft · 24 sec · Belair Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sinclair Lane

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Sinclair Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bowleys Lane

    2238 ft · 1 min · Bowleys Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Moravia Park Drive

    610 ft · 25 sec · Moravia Park Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Moravia Road

    1363 ft · 39 sec · Moravia Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Moravia Road

    986 ft · 33 sec · Moravia Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 95 Toll North

    1337 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Express Toll Lanes

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Express Toll Lanes

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    902 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Mountain Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Mountain Road Central

    116 m · 18 sec · Old Mountain Road Central

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Martin Lane

    906 ft · 1 min · Martin Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Express Toll Lanes
13.9 mi · 56%
West North Avenue
3.14 mi · 13%
Liberty Heights Avenue
2.18 mi · 9%
Sinclair Lane
1.79 mi · 7%
Mountain Road
1.25 mi · 5%
Moravia Road
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Express Toll Lanes

Merge slight right onto Express Toll Lanes

8.43 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Overlea
00h 23m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Gwynn Oak and Chance Light Rain near Joppatowne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Overlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Gwynn Oak and 12.6 miles from Joppatowne.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gwynn Oak and Chance Light Rain near Joppatowne.

Stop Ideas Near Overlea

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Overlea, 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 Overlea.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

24 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

35 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

50 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Joppatowne. Straight-line distance: 19.99 mi (32.17 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
Joppatowne

#2 Joppatowne

Census designated place in Maryland, USA

Population12,616
Coordinates39.4578900, -76.3552400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Joppatowne (-76.35524, 39.45789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Joppatowne. The current time is 23:09:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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