How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Seat Pleasant, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Seat Pleasant, MD is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Seat Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Seat Pleasant.
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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
2.8 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road
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Continue on South Rolling Road
1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road
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Turn left onto I 195 East
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
817 ft · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens
585 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
1511 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Seat Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seat Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Seat Pleasant?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Gwynn Oak and 18.7 miles from Seat Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gwynn Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seat Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Seat Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.91 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 Seat Pleasant
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,736 |
| Coordinates | 38.8962200, -76.9066400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seat Pleasant (-76.90664, 38.89622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
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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