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

The driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to Woodsboro, MD is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
46.24 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.96 mi
57.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.24 mi
Kilometers
74.42 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodsboro
Mon, Jun 1, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in Gwynn Oak
Mon, Jun 1, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwynn Oak
2026-06-01T18:56
Arrive Woodsboro
Mon, Jun 1, 7:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Gwynn Oak
23.1 mi
00h 30m
To Woodsboro
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Green Valley Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Walnut Street

    890 ft · 25 sec · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1753 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodsboro Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Liberty Road

    977 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Road

  17. 17

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

    6 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
30.4 mi · 66%
Green Valley Road
7.19 mi · 16%
Woodsboro Road
4.99 mi · 11%
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 2%
MD 75
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
00h 30m from Gwynn Oak
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Woodsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Gwynn Oak and 23.2 miles from Woodsboro.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gwynn Oak and Mostly Sunny near Woodsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwynn Oak and Woodsboro. Straight-line distance: 35.96 mi (57.88 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
Woodsboro

#2 Woodsboro

Town in Frederick County Maryland

Population1,302
Coordinates39.5331600, -77.3147100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Gwynn Oak (-76.69275, 39.33261)
End: Woodsboro (-77.31471, 39.53316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Gwynn Oak and Woodsboro. The current time is 18:56:48.

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.