How far is Layhill, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Layhill, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Layhill and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Layhill and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on Bakersfield Court
122 m · 24 sec · Bakersfield Court
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Turn right onto Layhill Road
2671 ft · 55 sec · Layhill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.9 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Security Boulevard
916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road
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Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Layhill and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Layhill and Chance Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Layhill to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Layhill and 16.3 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.88 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Layhill and Chance Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Laurel City Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Layhill and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 25.1 mi (40.4 km).
#1 Layhill
Layhill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0923300, -77.0444200 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gwynn Oak
A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 47,092 |
| Coordinates | 39.3326100, -76.6927500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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