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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Savage, MD is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
18.17 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.17 mi
24.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.17 mi
Kilometers
24.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.17 mi
Kilometers
29.24 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savage
Fri, Oct 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Fri, Oct 16, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-10-16T00:37
Arrive Savage
Fri, Oct 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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

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
Elkridge
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
9.1 mi
00h 17m
To Savage
9.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Rolling Road

    1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 195 East

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2757 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 175 West, MD 175 East: Jessup, Columbia

    1361 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 175 East: Jessup

    1758 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rouse Parkway

    2450 ft · 44 sec · Rouse Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    783 ft · 27 sec · Howard Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    2084 ft · 1 min · Baltimore Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
5.6 mi · 31%
Washington Boulevard
2.97 mi · 16%
Ingleside Avenue
2.76 mi · 15%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 8%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 7%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

5.08 mi · 00h 06m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkridge
00h 17m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers Likely near Savage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Gwynn Oak and 9.1 miles from Savage.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers Likely near Savage.

Stop Ideas Near Elkridge

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

32 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

40 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Savage. Straight-line distance: 15.17 mi (24.42 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
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#2 Savage

Savage is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1378900, -76.8238600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Savage (-76.82386, 39.13789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.71
Round trip
$5.43
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $2.71 $5.43
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.10 $6.20
Premium $5.15 $3.29 $6.59
Diesel $6.36 $4.07 $8.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Savage. The current time is 00:37:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.