How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Mays Chapel, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Mays Chapel, MD is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.87 mi
00h 23m
Flight
7.32 mi
11.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.32 mi
Kilometers
11.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.87 mi
Kilometers
17.49 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-19T07:03
Arrive Mays Chapel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pikesville
MD

Location in Maryland

From Gwynn Oak
5.4 mi
00h 11m
To Mays Chapel
5.4 mi
00h 11m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Mays Chapel.

  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

    4 mi · 6 min · Jones Falls Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Falls Road

    2666 ft · 55 sec · Falls Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Seminary Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Thornton Road

    764 ft · 27 sec · Thornton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Marburg Manor Drive

    2322 ft · 2 min · Marburg Manor Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Marburg Manor Drive

    79 m · 11 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marburg Manor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
146.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jones Falls Expressway
4.02 mi · 37%
West Northern Parkway
2.86 mi · 26%
West Seminary Avenue
1.29 mi · 12%
Hillsdale Road
0.72 mi · 7%
Falls Road
0.51 mi · 5%
Marburg Manor Drive
0.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jones Falls Expressway

Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway

4.02 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pikesville
00h 11m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Mays Chapel?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Pikesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Gwynn Oak and 5.4 miles from Mays Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Mays Chapel.

Stop Ideas Near Pikesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

21 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

48 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

49 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Mays Chapel. Straight-line distance: 7.32 mi (11.78 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
Mays Chapel

#2 Mays Chapel

Census designated place

Population11,420
Coordinates39.4331600, -76.6494100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Mays Chapel (-76.64941, 39.43316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.95 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $5.98 $2.27 $4.54

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 Mays Chapel. The current time is 07:03:10.

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.