How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Temple Hills, MD?
The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Temple Hills, MD is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gwynn Oak and Temple Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Temple Hills.
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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
1.2 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
2757 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill
680 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University
89 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Auth Road
899 ft · 19 sec · Auth Road
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1170 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Barnabas Road
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Turn left onto Temple Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Temple Hill Road
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Continue on Temple Hill Road
38 m · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Temple Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gwynn Oak and Temple Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 00h 49m
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 Rain Showers near Temple Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Temple Hills?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Gwynn Oak and 25.5 miles from Temple Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Calverton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Temple Hills. Straight-line distance: 38.31 mi (61.66 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 Temple Hills
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 7,852 |
| Coordinates | 38.8140000, -76.9455300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple Hills (-76.94553, 38.814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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