How far is Marlow Heights, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Marlow Heights, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlow Heights and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlow Heights and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on Lyons Street
805 ft · 22 sec · Lyons Street
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Continue on 26th Avenue
154 m · 18 sec · 26th Avenue
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Turn right onto Iverson Street
1885 ft · 42 sec · Iverson Street
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1679 ft · 54 sec · Branch Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Branch Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Southern Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
2003 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Davis Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Ridge Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
111 m · 22 sec · Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
877 ft · 18 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Northeast
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Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
2038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Continue on 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 Marlow Heights 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Marlow Heights 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 Marlow Heights to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Maryland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Marlow Heights and 33.2 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Marlow Heights and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Maryland City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryland City.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlow Heights and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 37.18 mi (59.83 km).
#1 Marlow Heights
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,618 |
| Coordinates | 38.8334500, -76.9516400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
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
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