How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Lexington Park, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Lexington Park, MD is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
91.96 mi
02h 18m
Flight
74.76 mi
120.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.76 mi
Kilometers
120.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.96 mi
Kilometers
147.99 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Lexington Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Dunkirk Town Center
MD

City in United States of America

From Gwynn Oak
46 mi
01h 09m
To Lexington Park
46 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Lexington Park.

  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

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Village Drive West

    70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Marlboro Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Green Landing Road

    1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Solomons Island Road

    18.6 mi · 27 min · South Solomons Island Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Thomas Johnson Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Thomas Johnson Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Patuxent Beach Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Patuxent Beach Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Three Notch Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Three Notch Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Three Notch Road

    628 ft · 21 sec · Three Notch Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Three Notch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Solomons Island Road
18.6 mi · 20%
MD 32 West
17.9 mi · 19%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 11%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 11%
North Solomons Island Road
8.96 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
7.59 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

South Solomons Island Road

Continue on South Solomons Island Road

18.6 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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunkirk Town Center
01h 09m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Lexington Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Lexington Park?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Dunkirk Town Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Gwynn Oak and 46 miles from Lexington Park.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Lexington Park.

Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk Town Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dunkirk Town Center, 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 Dunkirk Town Center.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

36 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
BUS

Kent Island, MD

45 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Lexington Park. Straight-line distance: 74.76 mi (120.31 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
Lexington Park

#2 Lexington Park

Census designated place

Population11,626
Coordinates38.2667900, -76.4538400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Lexington Park (-76.45384, 38.26679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.48
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.24 $26.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.90 $29.80
Premium $4.95 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $5.98 $19.38 $38.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Lexington Park. The current time is 00:58:54.

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.