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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to North East, MD is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.56 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.14 mi
71.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.56 mi
Kilometers
82.97 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North East
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive North East
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

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
Joppatowne
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, USA

From Gwynn Oak
25.7 mi
00h 38m
To North East
25.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph E
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haddon Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue

    664 ft · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Liberty Heights Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    132 m · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Reisterstown Road

    2273 ft · 1 min · Reisterstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1698 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West North Avenue

    3.1 mi · 9 min · West North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Belair Road

    787 ft · 24 sec · Belair Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sinclair Lane

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Sinclair Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bowleys Lane

    2238 ft · 1 min · Bowleys Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Moravia Park Drive

    610 ft · 25 sec · Moravia Park Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Moravia Road

    1363 ft · 39 sec · Moravia Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Moravia Road

    986 ft · 33 sec · Moravia Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 95 Toll North

    1337 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Express Toll Lanes

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    30.7 mi · 35 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

    1441 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East

    1045 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North East Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Mauldin Avenue

    2216 ft · 46 sec · North Mauldin Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1519 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Street

    119 m · 25 sec · West Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Mauldin Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · South Mauldin Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mauldin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
30.7 mi · 59%
Express Toll Lanes
8.49 mi · 16%
West North Avenue
3.14 mi · 6%
Liberty Heights Avenue
2.18 mi · 4%
Sinclair Lane
1.79 mi · 3%
North East Road
1.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joppatowne
00h 38m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near North East.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Gwynn Oak and 25.8 miles from North East.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near North East.

Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

17 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

56 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and North East. Straight-line distance: 44.14 mi (71.03 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
North East

#2 North East

Town of the United States

Population3,609
Coordinates39.6001100, -75.9413300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: North East (-75.94133, 39.60011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.87
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.44 $14.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $4.95 $9.02 $18.03
Diesel $5.98 $10.88 $21.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and North East. The current time is 08:17:07.

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.