How far is Spring Ridge, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?

The driving distance from Spring Ridge, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.68 mi
00h 43m
Flight
35.56 mi
57.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.56 mi
Kilometers
57.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.68 mi
Kilometers
63.86 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Tue, Nov 10, 1:55 PM EST
Return by in Spring Ridge
Tue, Nov 10, 2:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Ridge
2026-11-10T13:12
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Tue, Nov 10, 1:55 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spring Ridge
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Spring Ridge
19.8 mi
00h 21m
To Gwynn Oak
19.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 16 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Ridge and Gwynn Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Cool Spring Terrace South

    563 ft · 31 sec · Cool Spring Terrace South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Valley Drive

    84 m · 16 sec · Spring Valley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fieldcrest Drive

    763 ft · 38 sec · Fieldcrest Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shadybrook Drive

    78 m · 13 sec · Shadybrook Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ridgefield Drive

    1458 ft · 41 sec · Ridgefield Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old National Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old National Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Old National Pike

    942 ft · 15 sec · Old National Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 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 Spring Ridge 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
23.3 mi · 59%
Baltimore
11.4 mi · 29%
Old National Pike
1.56 mi · 4%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 4%
Hillsdale Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Security Boulevard
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

16.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 21m from Spring Ridge
Leave By
7:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Ridge and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Ridge to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Spring Ridge and 19.9 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Ridge and Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Ridge and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 35.56 mi (57.23 km).

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#1 Spring Ridge

Spring Ridge is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4014900, -77.3524800
Altitude112
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: Cool Spring Terrace South (-77.35253, 39.401507)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.96
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $5.48 $10.96
Mid-grade $4.53 $6.34 $12.68
Premium $4.87 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $6.27 $8.78 $17.56

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Ridge and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 13:12:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.