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

The driving distance from Leonardtown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
96.03 mi
01h 56m
Flight
72.02 mi
115.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.03 mi
Kilometers
154.54 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Leonardtown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leonardtown
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leonardtown
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
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Leonardtown
44.3 mi
00h 58m
To Gwynn Oak
51.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fenwick Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Fenwick Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2131 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Point Lookout Road

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Point Lookout Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    126 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Three Notch Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Three Notch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Leonardtown Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 17%
Crain Highway
15.6 mi · 16%
Point Lookout Road
11.8 mi · 12%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 11%
Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

13 mi · 00h 18m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 58m from Leonardtown
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leonardtown and 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 Leonardtown to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Leonardtown and 51.7 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Leonardtown and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Upper Marlboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leonardtown and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.9 km).

Leonardtown

#1 Leonardtown

Town in Maryland, United States

Population3,912
Coordinates38.2912400, -76.6357900
Altitude26
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: Fenwick Street (-76.635798, 38.291191)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.95 $16.79 $33.59
Diesel $5.98 $20.27 $40.54

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 Leonardtown and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 01:10:17.

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.