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

The driving distance from Linganore, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.03 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.51 mi
45.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.03 mi
Kilometers
66.03 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Nov 8, 4:26 PM EST
Return by in Linganore
Sun, Nov 8, 5:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linganore
2026-11-08T15:40
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Nov 8, 4:26 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Linganore
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Linganore
20.5 mi
00h 22m
To Gwynn Oak
20.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glissans Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Glissans Mill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Valley Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Green Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 70 East

    2061 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
19.7 mi · 48%
Baltimore
11.4 mi · 28%
Green Valley Road
4.73 mi · 12%
Glissans Mill Road
2.4 mi · 6%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 3%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 22m from Linganore
Leave By
7:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Linganore and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Linganore and 20.6 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linganore and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linganore and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.88 km).

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#1 Linganore

Linganore is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4403800, -77.2080400
Altitude147
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: Glissans Mill Road (-77.208177, 39.440257)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.70
Round trip
$11.39
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $5.70 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.55 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $4.87 $7.06 $14.12
Diesel $6.28 $9.11 $18.22

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Linganore and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 15:40:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.