How far is Selby-on-the-Bay, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
41.07 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.18 mi
48.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.18 mi
Kilometers
48.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.07 mi
Kilometers
66.09 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Selby-on-the-Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selby-on-the-Bay
2026-04-19T09:52
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selby-on-the-Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kensington
MD

Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Selby-on-the-Bay
19.8 mi
00h 28m
To Gwynn Oak
21.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Selby-on-the-Bay and Gwynn Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Selby-on-the-Bay and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Edgemont Street

    2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Solomons Island Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Solomons Island Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Solomons Island Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Solomons Island Road

  6. 6

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

    1035 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Aris T Allen Boulevard

    1 km · 53 sec · Aris T Allen Boulevard

  8. 8

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 97 North: Baltimore

    1 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    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 Selby-on-the-Bay 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 97 North
17 mi · 41%
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 19%
Solomons Island Road
3.65 mi · 9%
Central Avenue
2.95 mi · 7%
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 4%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 28m from Selby-on-the-Bay
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Selby-on-the-Bay 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 Selby-on-the-Bay to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay and 21.3 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Selby-on-the-Bay and Rain Showers near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 11.5 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 Kensington.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

15 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

29 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Kent Island, MD

32 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selby-on-the-Bay and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 30.18 mi (48.57 km).

Selby-on-the-Bay

#1 Selby-on-the-Bay

Census designated place

Population4,040
Coordinates38.9162200, -76.5224600
Altitude4
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: Edgemont Street (-76.522549, 38.914843)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 Selby-on-the-Bay and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 09:52:12.

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.