Origin
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Late night in Chesapeake Ranch Estates on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
83.1 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 83.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m via South Solomons Island Road, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Maryland. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of local driving, rather than a straight shot on major highways. With a highway share of only 12%, it's a good option if you prefer to stay closer to local roads and see more of the communities you're passing through. Plan for a single-day journey, as the duration is well within reasonable driving limits.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Solomons Island Road | 15.3 mi | 21m |
| South East Crain Highway | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Southern Maryland Boulevard | 10.2 mi | 14m |
| I 97 | 10 mi | 11m |
| North Solomons Island Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Robert Crain Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Stephanie Roper Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
South Solomons Island Road
— 15.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Catalina Drive
503 ft
·
19 sec
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Catalina Drive
2
Turn left onto Coyote Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Coyote Trail
3
At end of road, turn right onto MD 760
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 760
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rousby Hall Road
5
Continue on MD 760
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rousby Hall Road
6
Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4
15 mi
·
21 min
·
South Solomons Island Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on MD 2; MD 4
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on MD 4
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MD 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 301
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crain Highway
12
Continue on US 301
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South East Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on MD 3; MD 450
7.1 mi
·
11 min
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Robert Crain Highway
14
Merge onto I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
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I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 695
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 15A
Toward US 40 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Baltimore National Pike
19
Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Hillsdale Road
22
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
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Haddon Avenue
23
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour drive time and 83.1-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can afford to leave later in the morning, perhaps after 9 AM, to avoid the earliest rush hour. While there are no designated stops in the data, the 'turn-heavy local drive' nature suggests keeping an eye out for convenient places to refuel or stretch your legs, especially since the longest stretch without a turn is 15.3 miles. Be mindful of navigation as you'll be making frequent turns, and the $14 fuel cost is a good estimate for planning purposes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.5 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gwynn Oak, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
This is one driving day of about 83.1 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Solomons Island Road for about 15.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 78.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
At end of road, turn right onto MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Turn right onto MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
41.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 301 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 301 North: Baltimore
8
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
I 97
Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward US 40 East: Baltimore
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.78 one way
$27.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.35 | $36.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.73 | $3.99 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gwynn Oak, MD
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 8 to 12 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
$20
near mile 51.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is defined by its frequent turns, giving it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While only 12% of the journey is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. As you progress from Chesapeake Ranch Estates towards Gwynn Oak, you'll likely experience a mix of suburban and local road conditions, requiring your attention to navigation and speed limits. It's not a high-speed interstate cruise but rather a more engaged drive through Maryland's communities.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on South Solomons Island Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 83.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Towson
69.8 mi in
|
~1h 40m
|
via I 97
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 83.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on South Solomons Island Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gwynn Oak, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MD 760 / Rousby Hall Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (MD 2; MD 4 / South Solomons Island Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gwynn Oak, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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