How far is Gwynn Oak, MD from Walker Mill, MD?

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Walker Mill, MD is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.55 mi
01h 06m
Flight
33.29 mi
53.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.29 mi
Kilometers
53.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.55 mi
Kilometers
71.7 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Walker Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Gwynn Oak
22.3 mi
00h 33m
To Walker Mill
22.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak and Walker Mill.

  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

    32.8 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 221A: Capitol Heights, Upper Marlboro

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Upper Marlboro, Ritchie - Marlboro Road

    628 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ritchie Marlboro Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ritchie Marlboro Road

    800 ft · 16 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Walker Mill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Walker Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Karen Boulevard

    2109 ft · 2 min · Karen Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Karen Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
33.3 mi · 75%
Ingleside Avenue
2.76 mi · 6%
Walker Mill Road
2.28 mi · 5%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
South Rolling Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Bloomsbury Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 33m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Chance Rain Showers near Walker Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gwynn Oak to Walker Mill?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Gwynn Oak and 22.2 miles from Walker Mill.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Walker Mill. Straight-line distance: 33.29 mi (53.57 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
Walker Mill

#2 Walker Mill

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

Population11,302
Coordinates38.8753900, -76.8883100
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Walker Mill (-76.88831, 38.87539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.83
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.42 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.95 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.98 $9.39 $18.78

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Walker Mill. The current time is 06:51:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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