How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Middle River, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Middle River, MD is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Middle River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Middle River.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
664 ft · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue
2.2 mi · 6 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
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Turn slight right
132 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Reisterstown Road
2273 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1698 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto West North Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · West North Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Falls Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jones Falls Expressway
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Turn left onto East Fayette Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · East Fayette Street
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Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue
81 m · 13 sec · North Ellwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
6.5 mi · 12 min · Pulaski Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 700
1000 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Martin Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Riverton Road
113 m · 17 sec · Riverton Road
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
120 m · 17 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn straight
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Middle River.
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.
Pulaski Highway
Turn right onto Pulaski Highway
6.49 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Gwynn Oak and Partly Cloudy near Middle River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Middle River?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 8.3 miles from Middle River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gwynn Oak and Partly Cloudy near Middle River.
Stop Ideas Near Baltimore
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 Baltimore.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Middle River. Straight-line distance: 13.54 mi (21.79 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 Middle River
City in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,191 |
| Coordinates | 39.3342700, -76.4394100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middle River (-76.43941, 39.33427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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