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

The driving distance from Middletown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
92.5 mi
01h 50m
Flight
71.57 mi
115.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.57 mi
Kilometers
115.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.5 mi
Kilometers
148.86 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sat, May 30, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, May 30, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-30T12:33
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sat, May 30, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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 Middletown
42.6 mi
00h 55m
To Gwynn Oak
50 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rock Point Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Rock Point Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    100 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    24.9 mi · 37 min · Crain Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
37.9 mi · 41%
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 17%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 12%
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 8%
Rock Point Road
6.95 mi · 8%
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

24.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 55m from Middletown
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 42.6 miles from Middletown and 50 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny 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.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.5 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 10.8 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 Middletown and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 71.57 mi (115.18 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Maryland, USA

Population4,910
Coordinates38.3076300, -76.8844100
Altitude5
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: Rock Point Road (-76.884304, 38.307677)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $13.36
Round trip
$26.72
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.36 $26.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.04 $30.08
Premium $4.95 $16.20 $32.40
Diesel $5.98 $19.55 $39.11

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 12:33:40.

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.