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

The driving distance from Waldorf, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
62.61 mi
01h 25m
Flight
50.68 mi
81.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.68 mi
Kilometers
81.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.61 mi
Kilometers
100.76 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Waldorf
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldorf
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Gwynn Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldorf
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
Bowie
MD

The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.

From Waldorf
30.5 mi
00h 42m
To Gwynn Oak
32.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lancaster Circle

    1538 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smallwood Drive West

    1562 ft · 42 sec · Smallwood Drive West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint Patricks Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Patricks Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crain Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Crain Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South East Crain Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · South East Crain Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Robert Crain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Baltimore

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike

    957 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 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 Waldorf 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crain Highway
19.2 mi · 31%
Robert Crain Highway
16.1 mi · 26%
South East Crain Highway
10.8 mi · 17%
Baltimore Beltway
7.66 mi · 12%
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi · 3%
North Forest Park Avenue
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Crain Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Crain Highway

13 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
00h 42m from Waldorf
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waldorf and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gwynn Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Waldorf and 32.1 miles from Gwynn Oak.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waldorf and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gwynn Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

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

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldorf and Gwynn Oak. Straight-line distance: 50.68 mi (81.56 km).

Waldorf

#1 Waldorf

Census designated place

Population67,752
Coordinates38.6245600, -76.9391400
Altitude64
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: Lancaster Circle (-76.939404, 38.624597)
End: (-76.692724, 39.332601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldorf and Gwynn Oak. The current time is 21:18:38.

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.