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Trip from Fort George G Mead Junction, 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

34m

Distance

19.8 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fort George G Mead Junction, MD, MD

Fort George G Mead Junction, MD

Esteban Carriazo

Downtown Gwynn Oak, MD, MD

Gwynn Oak, MD

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Trip Overview

Fort George G Mead Junction, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 19.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 95 and Ingleside Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Considering its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another journey, offering a simple transit through a familiar landscape.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 7.3 mi 8m
Ingleside Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
Patuxent Freeway 2 mi 2m
North Forest Park Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
MD 166 1.1 mi 2m
Bloomsbury Avenue 1 mi 2m
Hillsdale Road 0.9 mi 2m
Metropolitan Boulevard 0.9 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 7.3 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.

1

Start on this road

106 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Brock Bridge Road

33 ft · 1 sec · Brock Bridge Road
3

Turn sharp right onto Guilford Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Guilford Road
4

Turn left onto Dorsey Run Road

412 ft · 8 sec · Dorsey Run Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward MD 32 West: Laurel
6

Merge onto MD 32

2.0 mi · 2 min · Patuxent Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 13A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 95

7.3 mi · 8 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Exit 47A-B Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 47B Toward MD 166: Catonsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto MD 166

0.9 mi · 56 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
12

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166

1.1 mi · 2 min · MD 166
Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
14

Continue on Ingleside Avenue

2.7 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hillsdale Road
17

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

178 ft · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue
18

Turn left

60 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway

Merge onto MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13A Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
8
11 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 47A-B Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshal...
8
11.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 166: Catonsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 47B Toward MD 166: Catonsville
8
12.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | MD 166

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166 toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College o...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.28 one way

$6.57 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.60 $7.19
premium $4.93 $3.84 $7.68
diesel $5.61 $4.37 $8.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.08 $0.95
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.73 $0.79
EV Truck/SUV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Fort George G Mead Junction, MD

Afternoon in Fort George G Mead Junction on Sunday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gwynn Oak, MD

Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Sunday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

2 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

34m 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?

This is a mixed drive, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on I 95, including a longest continuous segment of 7.3 miles on the interstate. The route transitions from faster freeway driving to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of efficient travel on the Patuxent Freeway and Ingleside Avenue, offering a dynamic driving experience that balances speed with neighborhood navigation.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.9 miles in near MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fort George G Mead Junction, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs point toward Catonsville and Community College Of Baltimore County.

Catonsville

11 mi in | ~14m

Community College Of Baltimore County

12.6 mi in | ~17m | via MD 166

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 95. 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 0.9 miles (MD 32 / Patuxent Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — 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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