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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Kingstown, MD is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
72.55 mi
01h 49m
Flight
35.43 mi
57.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.43 mi
Kilometers
57.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.55 mi
Kilometers
116.76 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Thu, Apr 16, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-16T03:02
Arrive Kingstown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Cape Saint Claire
MD

Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America

From Gwynn Oak
36.2 mi
00h 54m
To Kingstown
36.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 12 sec · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Forest Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike

    2671 ft · 56 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 213 North

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Centreville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Hill Road

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Church Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fey Road

    49 m · 7 sec · Fey Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fey Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.8 mi · 34%
Church Hill Road
14.5 mi · 20%
Baltimore Beltway
9.55 mi · 13%
Arundel Expressway
6.59 mi · 9%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 8%
Ritchie Highway
2.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Saint Claire
00h 54m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Partly Sunny near Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 36.3 miles from Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Partly Sunny near Kingstown.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Saint Claire, 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 Cape Saint Claire.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

20 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

38 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 35.43 mi (57.02 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
Kingstown

#2 Kingstown

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates39.2048300, -76.0513300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Kingstown (-76.05133, 39.20483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.92
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.46 $20.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.55
Premium $4.95 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.31 $30.62

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Kingstown. The current time is 03:02:40.

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.