How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Poolesville, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Poolesville, MD is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Poolesville.
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Start on the route
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
54 m · 12 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road
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Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Forest Park Avenue
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
2233 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
2333 ft · 59 sec · Green Valley Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Road
2292 ft · 55 sec · Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
716 ft · 18 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Green Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Urbana Pike
1181 ft · 20 sec · Urbana Pike
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Continue on Frederick Road
2074 ft · 39 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Old Hundred Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnesville Road
604 ft · 18 sec · Barnesville Road
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Turn left onto Beallsville Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Beallsville Road
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Continue on Elgin Road
2220 ft · 56 sec · Elgin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elgin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Poolesville.
Highway-focused drive
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I 70 West
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11.8 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Poolesville?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 27 miles from Gwynn Oak and 27 miles from Poolesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Poolesville. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.73 km).
#1 Gwynn Oak
A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 47,092 |
| Coordinates | 39.3326100, -76.6927500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poolesville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 39.1459400, -77.4169300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poolesville (-77.41693, 39.14594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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