How far is North Beach, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from North Beach, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
60.69 mi
01h 18m
Flight
44.07 mi
70.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.07 mi
Kilometers
70.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.69 mi
Kilometers
97.67 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in North Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Beach
2026-04-19T15:51
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Beach
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
Crownsville
MD

Census-designated place in Maryland, United Staes

From North Beach
28 mi
00h 39m
To Gwynn Oak
32.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
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 North Beach and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Beach and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Avenue

    128 m · 25 sec · Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    106 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chesapeake Avenue

    553 ft · 21 sec · Chesapeake Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 5th Street

    62 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Boyds Turn Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Boyds Turn Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Friendship Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Friendship Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Solomons Island Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Solomons Island Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

    702 ft · 12 sec · Solomons Island Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Solomoms Island Road

    2951 ft · 50 sec · New Solomoms Island Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Solomons Island Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Solomons Island Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Solomons Island Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Solomons Island Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

    11.7 mi · 19 min · Solomons Island Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Solomons Island Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 665 West, US 301, I 97, US 50: Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1035 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 97, US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington, Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Beach 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Solomons Island Road
18 mi · 30%
I 97 North
17 mi · 28%
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 13%
5th Street
2.29 mi · 4%
Friendship Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Solomons Island Road

Exit the roundabout onto Solomons Island Road

11.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crownsville
00h 39m from North Beach
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving North Beach 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 North Beach to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Crownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from North Beach and 32.6 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Beach and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Crownsville

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 Crownsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Annapolis City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Annapolis City Hall

Annapolis , MD
160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 8.2 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 Crownsville.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Beach and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 44.07 mi (70.92 km).

North Beach

#1 North Beach

Maryland

Population2,054
Coordinates38.7073400, -76.5310700
Altitude0
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: Bay Avenue (-76.531507, 38.707381)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.95 $10.60 $21.20
Diesel $5.98 $12.80 $25.59

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 North Beach and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 15:51:18.

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.