How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from North Beach, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to North Beach, MD is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.12 mi
01h 28m
Flight
44.07 mi
70.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.07 mi
Kilometers
70.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.12 mi
Kilometers
90.31 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-19T17:25
Arrive North Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
9:30 PM EDT
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
Crownsville
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes

From Gwynn Oak
28.1 mi
00h 44m
To North Beach
28 mi
00h 44m

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
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and North Beach.

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike

    2671 ft · 56 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Bay Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 665: Riva Road

    2898 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Solomons Island Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Solomons Island Road

    50 m · 2 sec · Solomons Island Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Solomons Island Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Friendship Road

    87 m · 4 sec · West Friendship Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Friendship Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Friendship Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Boyds Turn Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Boyds Turn Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · 5th Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bay Avenue

    40 m · 6 sec · Bay Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Solomons Island Road
18.3 mi · 33%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 17%
Bay Bridge
7.79 mi · 14%
Baltimore Beltway
7.59 mi · 14%
5th Street
2.34 mi · 4%
West Friendship Road
1.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Solomons Island Road

Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

11.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crownsville
00h 44m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near North Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to North Beach?

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Gwynn Oak and 28 miles from North Beach.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near North Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Crownsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Crownsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crownsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and North Beach. Straight-line distance: 44.07 mi (70.92 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
North Beach

#2 North Beach

Maryland

Population2,054
Coordinates38.7073400, -76.5310700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: North Beach (-76.53107, 38.70734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.11 $18.21
Premium $4.95 $9.81 $19.62
Diesel $5.98 $11.84 $23.68

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 North Beach. The current time is 17:25:53.

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.