How far is Parole, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Parole, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parole and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parole and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on Hicks Avenue
810 ft · 41 sec · Hicks Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 50 West, US 301 South: Washington
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
966 ft · 15 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 97 North: Baltimore
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore
1820 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike
957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike
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Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 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 Parole 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.
I 97 North
Keep slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Parole and Mostly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parole to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Parole and 18.5 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Parole and Mostly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Somerset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Kenhill Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerset.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parole and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.67 km).
#1 Parole
Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states
| Population | 15,922 |
| Coordinates | 38.9795600, -76.5305200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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