Origin
Crownsville, MD
Morning in Crownsville on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crownsville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
Crownsville to Gwynn Oak is 26.4 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 97 and the Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, passing through the Northeast region. It's a fairly quick drive that mixes highway speeds with some surface road cruising. Plan for about 46% of your travel to be on highways, making it a convenient option for a short hop between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 12.1 mi | 14m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Generals Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore National Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lancers Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 12.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crownsville, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Lancers Trail
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lancers Trail
2
Turn right onto MD 178
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Generals Highway
3
Take the ramp
1.0 mi
·
2 min
4
Merge onto I 97
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 97
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 97
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Merge onto I 695
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 15A
Toward US 40 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Baltimore National Pike
10
Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
13
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
14
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 97
Keep slight left at fork onto I 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about half of this 26.4-mile drive on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. The longest stretch on a highway is 12.1 miles on I 97. Expect a transition from faster highway speeds to more frequent exits and intersections as you approach your destination. Keep an eye out for the shift from open highway to more developed areas.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on I 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near I 97.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Crownsville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Towson
13.2 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 97
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on I 97. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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