How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Manchester, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Manchester, MD is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 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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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 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Manchester.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover
2302 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Butler Road
2487 ft · 41 sec · Butler Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Bypass
54 m · 3 sec · Hampstead Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hampstead Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hampstead Bypass
47 m · 6 sec · Hampstead Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hampstead Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hampstead Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanover Pike
46 m · 5 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hanover Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2467 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
20 m · 2 sec · Westminster Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westminster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Manchester.
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.
Northwest Expressway
Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.31 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gwynn Oak and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Manchester?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 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?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 14.2 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gwynn Oak and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
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 Reisterstown.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 24.91 mi (40.09 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 Manchester
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,876 |
| Coordinates | 39.6612100, -76.8849800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-76.88498, 39.66121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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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