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

The driving distance from Travilah, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
47.45 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.55 mi
57.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.55 mi
Kilometers
57.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.36 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
Thu, May 7, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Travilah
Thu, May 7, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Travilah
2026-05-07T14:46
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Thu, May 7, 3:42 PM 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
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Travilah
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
Burtonsville
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Travilah
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Gwynn Oak
23.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Travilah Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Travilah Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road

    1885 ft · 39 sec · Travilah Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Dufief Mill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Muddy Branch Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Muddy Branch Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway

    1561 ft · 35 sec · Great Seneca Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sam Eig Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Intercounty Connector

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Forest Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Hillsdale Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

    54 m · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Travilah 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 35%
Intercounty Connector
13.2 mi · 28%
I 70 East
6.66 mi · 14%
Sam Eig Highway
3.15 mi · 7%
Dufief Mill Road
1.97 mi · 4%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burtonsville
00h 28m from Travilah
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Travilah and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Travilah to Gwynn Oak?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 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?

Burtonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Travilah and 23.7 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 12 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Travilah and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Burtonsville

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 Burtonsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 8.3 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 Burtonsville.

RAIL

Rockville station

19 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

19 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

22 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

25 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Travilah and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 35.55 mi (57.22 km).

Travilah

#1 Travilah

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population12,159
Coordinates39.0690000, -77.2630400
Altitude107
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: Travilah Road (-77.263204, 39.069023)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Travilah and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 14:46:09.

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.