How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Rossmoor, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Rossmoor, MD is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Rossmoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Rossmoor.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
13 mi · 16 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Laurel, Burtonsville
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Columbia Pike
45 m · 3 sec · Old Columbia Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Columbia Pike
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Continue on Old Columbia Pike
1864 ft · 57 sec · Old Columbia Pike
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Continue on Spencerville Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Spencerville Road
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Continue on Norbeck Road
5 mi · 8 min · Norbeck Road
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
3098 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto Rossmoor Boulevard
114 m · 12 sec · Rossmoor Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pennfield Circle
928 ft · 43 sec · Pennfield Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
88 m · 13 sec · Pennfield Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Leisure World Boulevard
675 ft · 27 sec · South Leisure World Boulevard
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Continue on North Leisure World Boulevard
1228 ft · 37 sec · North Leisure World Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
115 m · 17 sec · Vantage Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vantage Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Rossmoor.
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.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
13 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Rossmoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Rossmoor?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Gwynn Oak and 16.6 miles from Rossmoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gwynn Oak and Sunny near Rossmoor.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
City of College Park
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Rossmoor. Straight-line distance: 25.69 mi (41.35 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 Rossmoor
Rossmoor is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1037200, -77.0710900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossmoor (-77.07109, 39.10372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.92 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
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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