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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Pikesville, MD is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
3.95 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.29 mi
5.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.29 mi
Kilometers
5.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.95 mi
Kilometers
6.36 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pikesville
Wed, Apr 22, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-22T17:58
Arrive Pikesville
Wed, Apr 22, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Lochearn
MD

Census designated place

From Gwynn Oak
2 mi
00h 05m
To Pikesville
2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Patterson Avenue

    1973 ft · 1 min · Patterson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Reisterstown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Sudbrook Lane

    54 m · 6 sec · East Sudbrook Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right

    125 m · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reisterstown Road
1.66 mi · 42%
Wabash Avenue
1.04 mi · 26%
Hillsdale Road
0.72 mi · 18%
Patterson Avenue
0.37 mi · 9%
Haddon Avenue
0.03 mi · 1%
East Sudbrook Lane
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Reisterstown Road

Turn left onto Reisterstown Road

1.66 mi · 00h 05m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochearn
00h 05m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gwynn Oak and Cloudy near Pikesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Lochearn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 2 miles from Pikesville.

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

The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gwynn Oak and Cloudy near Pikesville.

Stop Ideas Near Lochearn

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

17 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

45 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

46 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Pikesville. Straight-line distance: 3.29 mi (5.29 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
Pikesville

#2 Pikesville

Location in Maryland

Population30,764
Coordinates39.3742700, -76.7224700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Pikesville (-76.72247, 39.37427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.53 L · about $0.57
Round trip
$1.14
0.28 gal · 1.06 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.57 $1.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.64 $1.29
Premium $4.95 $0.69 $1.39
Diesel $5.98 $0.84 $1.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Pikesville. The current time is 17:58:13.

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.