How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Pocomoke City, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Pocomoke City, MD is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.79 mi
03h 24m
Flight
105.93 mi
170.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.93 mi
Kilometers
170.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.79 mi
Kilometers
231.4 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocomoke City
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Thu, Apr 16, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-16T02:53
Arrive Pocomoke City
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Denton
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
71.9 mi
01h 42m
To Pocomoke City
71.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Pocomoke City.

  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

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50

    82 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard

    3146 ft · 41 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    20.6 mi · 28 min · Ocean Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    131 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Winter Quarters Drive

    849 ft · 25 sec · Winter Quarters Drive

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    86 m · 13 sec · Linden Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Clarke Avenue

    553 ft · 21 sec · Clarke Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Vine Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Highway
20.7 mi · 14%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 13%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 13%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 10%
Salisbury Bypass
10.6 mi · 7%
Baltimore Beltway
9.55 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ocean Highway

Continue on Ocean Highway

20.6 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denton
01h 42m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Pocomoke City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Pocomoke City?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Gwynn Oak and 71.9 miles from Pocomoke City.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Pocomoke City.

Stop Ideas Near Denton

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

22 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

37 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

39 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Pocomoke City. Straight-line distance: 105.93 mi (170.47 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
Pocomoke City

#2 Pocomoke City

City in Maryland

Population4,088
Coordinates38.0756800, -75.5679800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Pocomoke City (-75.56798, 38.07568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.21 L · about $20.72
Round trip
$41.43
10.14 gal · 38.42 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.72 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.32 $46.63
Premium $4.95 $25.12 $50.23
Diesel $5.98 $30.32 $60.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Pocomoke City. The current time is 02:53:10.

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.