How far is Seat Pleasant, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Seat Pleasant, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.97 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.26 mi
51.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.26 mi
Kilometers
51.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.97 mi
Kilometers
73.98 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Seat Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seat Pleasant
2026-04-19T15:15
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seat Pleasant
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
Fort George G Mead Junction
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Seat Pleasant
19 mi
00h 28m
To Gwynn Oak
27 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
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 Seat Pleasant and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seat Pleasant and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    160 m · 15 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

    2021 ft · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue

    108 m · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward MD 295 North, MD 201 North

    115 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    1510 ft · 26 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    23.7 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Ingleside Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Ingleside Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seat Pleasant 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 51%
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.75 mi · 8%
Ingleside Avenue
2.75 mi · 6%
Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.74 mi · 4%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.41 mi · 3%
MD 166
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 28m from Seat Pleasant
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Seat Pleasant 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 Seat Pleasant to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Seat Pleasant and 27 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Seat Pleasant and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction

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 Fort George G Mead Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

11 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

31 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seat Pleasant and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.91 km).

Seat Pleasant

#1 Seat Pleasant

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population4,736
Coordinates38.8962200, -76.9066400
Altitude33
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: Martin Luther King Jr Highway (-76.90671, 38.896281)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 Seat Pleasant and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 15:15:26.

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.