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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Williamsport, MD is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
72.52 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.94 mi
101.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.94 mi
Kilometers
101.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.52 mi
Kilometers
116.71 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
New Market
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Gwynn Oak
36.2 mi
00h 42m
To Williamsport
36.3 mi
00h 42m

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
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, I 81 South: Harrisburg, Roanoke

    628 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1528 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 km · 45 sec · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Williamsport

    2161 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Potomac Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Potomac Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Potomac Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
67.1 mi · 92%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2%
I 81 South
0.93 mi · 1%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 1%
East Potomac Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 42m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Gwynn Oak and 36.3 miles from Williamsport.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Market

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

12 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

35 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

40 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 62.94 mi (101.3 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
Williamsport

#2 Williamsport

Town of the United States

Population2,074
Coordinates39.6006500, -77.8205500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Williamsport (-77.82055, 39.60065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.92
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.46 $20.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.55
Premium $4.95 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.31 $30.62

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 Williamsport. The current time is 01:59:54.

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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.