How far is South Kensington, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from South Kensington, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Kensington and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Kensington and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
152 m · 16 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Baltimore
1203 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
1708 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 166: Catonsville
2203 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.4 km · 57 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 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 South Kensington and Gwynn Oak.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving South Kensington 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 South Kensington to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from South Kensington and 18.4 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Kensington and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 km).
#1 South Kensington
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 8,462 |
| Coordinates | 39.0190000, -77.0799800 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
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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