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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Summerfield, MD is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.85 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.04 mi
49.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.85 mi
Kilometers
64.13 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Thu, Oct 15, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Summerfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
North Laurel
MD

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

From Gwynn Oak
19.9 mi
00h 30m
To Summerfield
19.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.2 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 North: Bladensburg

    1564 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Landover Road

    1452 ft · 27 sec · Landover Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brightseat Road

    1409 ft · 41 sec · Brightseat Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sean Taylor Road

    2196 ft · 45 sec · Sean Taylor Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ring Road

    1167 ft · 23 sec · Hill Oaks Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Hill Oaks Road

    1014 ft · 30 sec · Hill Oaks Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    658 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
30 mi · 75%
Ingleside Avenue
2.76 mi · 7%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 30m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Gwynn Oak and 19.9 miles from Summerfield.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gwynn Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Summerfield.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Summerfield. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.95 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 Summerfield

Summerfield, Maryland, is a census-designated place situated in Prince George's County.

Population0
Coordinates38.9045400, -76.8683000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Summerfield (-76.8683, 38.90454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.96
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.98 $11.96
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.83 $13.65
Premium $5.15 $7.26 $14.51
Diesel $6.36 $8.97 $17.94

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 Summerfield. The current time is 16:44:50.

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.