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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Middletown, MD is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.38 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.14 mi
74.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.14 mi
Kilometers
74.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.38 mi
Kilometers
81.08 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, Nov 8, 6:50 PM EST
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Nov 8, 7:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-11-08T17:47
Arrive Middletown
Sun, Nov 8, 6:50 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
9:30 PM EST
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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Gwynn Oak
25.2 mi
00h 31m
To Middletown
25.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Alternate: Braddock Heights, Middletown

    1501 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old National Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old National Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
43.7 mi · 87%
Old National Pike
2.72 mi · 5%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 2%
US 40 Alternate
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

15.7 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 31m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 25.2 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 46.14 mi (74.25 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 Middletown

Middletown is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4437100, -77.5447100
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Middletown (-77.54471, 39.44371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $6.99
Round trip
$13.99
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $6.99 $13.99
Mid-grade $4.55 $8.10 $16.21
Premium $4.87 $8.67 $17.33
Diesel $6.28 $11.19 $22.37

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Middletown. The current time is 17:47:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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