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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Willards, MD is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.34 mi
03h 01m
Flight
97.26 mi
156.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.34 mi
Kilometers
201.71 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willards
Sat, May 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sat, May 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-05-23T01:10
Arrive Willards
Sat, May 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gwynn Oak
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hillsboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
62.6 mi
01h 30m
To Willards
62.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike

    2671 ft · 56 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

    3143 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Arundel Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Sussex Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Salisbury Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Salisbury Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight toward US 13, US 50

    82 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Salisbury Bypass

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Bypass

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Ocean City

    10.4 mi · 15 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1055 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Old Ocean City Road

    860 ft · 25 sec · Old Ocean City Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    834 ft · 39 sec · Canal Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Hearn Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Hearn Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hearn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 15%
Sussex Highway
18.9 mi · 15%
US 50 East
17.5 mi · 14%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 12%
Baltimore Beltway
9.55 mi · 8%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 30m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gwynn Oak and Rain Showers near Willards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Gwynn Oak and 62.7 miles from Willards.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

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

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

16 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Dover, Delaware

44 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Willards. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.53 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
Willards

#2 Willards

Town of the United States

Population1,012
Coordinates38.3912300, -75.3485300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Willards (-75.34853, 38.39123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.74 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.12
8.84 gal · 33.48 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.06 $36.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.95 $21.90 $43.79
Diesel $5.98 $26.43 $52.86

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Willards. The current time is 01:10:59.

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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.