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

The driving distance from Perryville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
53.87 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.69 mi
59.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.87 mi
Kilometers
86.69 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Wed, May 13, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Perryville
Wed, May 13, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-05-13T11:27
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Wed, May 13, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
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
Joppatowne
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, USA

From Perryville
22.6 mi
00h 32m
To Gwynn Oak
31.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    7 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aiken Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Aiken Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Perryville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Perryville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Perrylawn Drive

    2439 ft · 43 sec · Perrylawn Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    25.3 mi · 29 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    3269 ft · 43 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

    870 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 43 West: White Marsh

    2668 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto White Marsh Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway

    1278 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Perring Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Perring Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    996 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Northern Parkway

    4.9 mi · 11 min · East Northern Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Belvedere Avenue

    1.7 mi · 5 min · West Belvedere Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Belvieu Avenue

    1108 ft · 43 sec · Belvieu Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eldorado Avenue

    2977 ft · 2 min · Eldorado Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
25.9 mi · 48%
East Northern Parkway
4.9 mi · 9%
White Marsh Boulevard
3.88 mi · 7%
Perring Parkway
2.49 mi · 5%
West Belvedere Avenue
1.72 mi · 3%
Baltimore Beltway
1.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joppatowne
00h 32m from Perryville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Perryville 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 Perryville to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Perryville and 31.3 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Perryville and Mostly Cloudy near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne

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

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

RAIL

Aberdeen

17 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

56 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 36.69 mi (59.05 km).

Perryville

#1 Perryville

Town of the United States

Population4,449
Coordinates39.5601100, -76.0713400
Altitude14
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: Broad Street (-76.071295, 39.560127)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.95 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.98 $11.36 $22.72

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryville and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 11:27:37.

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.