How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Rock Hall, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Rock Hall, MD is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
56 mi
01h 11m
Flight
44.78 mi
72.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.78 mi
Kilometers
72.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56 mi
Kilometers
90.13 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hall
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Rock Hall
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Gwynn Oak
28 mi
00h 35m
To Rock Hall
28 mi
00h 35m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Rock Hall.

  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

    944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1716 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg

    1802 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson National Pike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Leesburg

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Catoctin Mountain Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Catoctin Mountain Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Catoctin Mountain Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clay Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Clay Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rock Hall Road

    2822 ft · 2 min · Rock Hall Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rock Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
40.7 mi · 73%
US 15 South
6.16 mi · 11%
Jefferson National Pike
3.87 mi · 7%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
Catoctin Mountain Highway
1.04 mi · 2%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 35m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Rock Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Rock Hall?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 28 miles from Gwynn Oak and 28 miles from Rock Hall.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:08 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 Rock Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Rock Hall. Straight-line distance: 44.78 mi (72.06 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
Rock Hall

#2 Rock Hall

Town of the United States

Population1,255
Coordinates39.2687100, -77.5261000
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Rock Hall (-77.5261, 39.26871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
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 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Rock Hall. The current time is 07:27:40.

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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.