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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Lutherville, MD is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
10.39 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.08 mi
11.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.08 mi
Kilometers
11.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.39 mi
Kilometers
16.72 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lutherville
Tue, Nov 10, 5:29 AM EST
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Tue, Nov 10, 5:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Lutherville
Tue, Nov 10, 5:29 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:48 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

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
Towson
MD

Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Lutherville
5.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 139: Charles Street

    2498 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charles Street

    763 ft · 33 sec · Charles Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    839 ft · 39 sec · Clark Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    42 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Francke Avenue

    700 ft · 35 sec · Francke Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · West Seminary Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
182.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jones Falls Expressway
3.12 mi · 30%
West Northern Parkway
2.86 mi · 27%
Baltimore Beltway
1.39 mi · 13%
Hillsdale Road
0.72 mi · 7%
I 695 East
0.5 mi · 5%
MD 139
0.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jones Falls Expressway

Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

3.12 mi · 00h 04m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Towson
00h 10m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
7:48 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Lutherville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Towson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 5.2 miles from Lutherville.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.45 one way or $2.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Lutherville. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.4 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 Lutherville

Lutherville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4212200, -76.6260800
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Lutherville (-76.62608, 39.42122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.39 L · about $1.45
Round trip
$2.90
0.74 gal · 2.78 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $1.45 $2.90
Mid-grade $4.55 $1.68 $3.37
Premium $4.87 $1.80 $3.60
Diesel $6.28 $2.32 $4.65

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Lutherville. The current time is 05:08:27.

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.