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

The driving distance from Hancock, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
94.46 mi
01h 32m
Flight
83.2 mi
133.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.2 mi
Kilometers
133.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.46 mi
Kilometers
152.02 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hancock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hancock
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hancock
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
Braddock Heights
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Hancock
47.2 mi
00h 46m
To Gwynn Oak
47.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taney Alley

    7 m · 3 sec · Taney Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    544 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
75 mi · 79%
Baltimore
11.4 mi · 12%
West Main Street
1.93 mi · 2%
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
1.65 mi · 2%
I 70
1.65 mi · 2%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braddock Heights
00h 46m from Hancock
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hancock and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Braddock Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Hancock and 47.3 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hancock and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Braddock Heights

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

8 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

22 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

31 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 83.2 mi (133.9 km).

Hancock

#1 Hancock

Town in Maryland

Population1,522
Coordinates39.6989800, -78.1797300
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gwynn Oak

A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Population47,092
Coordinates39.3326100, -76.6927500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Taney Street (-78.179774, 39.698986)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.21
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.61 $27.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.31 $30.63
Premium $4.95 $16.50 $32.99
Diesel $5.98 $19.91 $39.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hancock and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 23:42:10.

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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.