How far is Urbana, MD from Gwynn Oak, MD?
The driving distance from Urbana, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urbana and Gwynn Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana and Gwynn Oak.
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Start on Urbana Pike
952 ft · 32 sec · Urbana Pike
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Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Fingerboard Road
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Turn sharp left onto Green Valley Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Road
2292 ft · 49 sec · Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
540 ft · 15 sec · Green Valley Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
2547 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Security Boulevard
916 ft · 22 sec · Security Boulevard
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Turn right onto 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 Urbana and Gwynn Oak.
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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Urbana and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Gwynn Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Urbana to Gwynn Oak?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Urbana and 20.9 miles from Gwynn Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Urbana and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Gwynn Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
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 Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urbana and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 35.2 mi (56.65 km).
#1 Urbana
Urbana is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3259400, -77.3513700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.96 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
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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