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Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Aberdeen, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

35.8 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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Downtown Gwynn Oak, MD, MD

Gwynn Oak, MD

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city in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Aberdeen, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Gwynn Oak to Aberdeen, expect a straightforward 35.8-mile journey that typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this drive across Maryland's Northeast region. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major arteries like the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Express Toll Lanes, and West North Avenue. Because the distance is relatively short, it offers a flexible schedule that fits easily into a busy itinerary without requiring extensive travel fatigue management.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 15.3 mi 17m
Express Toll Lanes 8.4 mi 9m
West North Avenue 3.1 mi 8m
Liberty Heights Avenue 2.2 mi 5m
Sinclair Lane 1.8 mi 4m
West Bel Air Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Moravia Road 0.4 mi 1m
Reisterstown Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 15.3 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Aberdeen, MD.

1

Start on this road

60 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Haddon Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue
4

Turn left onto MD 26

2.2 mi · 5 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn slight right

432 ft · 16 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on MD 140

0.4 mi · 1 min · Reisterstown Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck

3.1 mi · 8 min · West North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Belair Road
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto Sinclair Lane

1.8 mi · 4 min · Sinclair Lane
11

Turn right onto Bowleys Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bowleys Lane
12

Continue on Moravia Park Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Moravia Park Drive
13

Turn right onto Moravia Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Moravia Road
14

Continue on Moravia Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Moravia Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 95 Toll North Use the left lane.
16

Merge onto Express Toll Lanes

8.4 mi · 9 min · Express Toll Lanes
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

297 ft · 3 sec
18

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn straight onto MD 132

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

MD 132

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Parkville, MD

18 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

Havre de Grace, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Essex, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Gwynn Oak, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Eldorado Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8
9.4 mi into trip | ~26m in

Turn left toward I 95 Toll North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 95 Toll North
8
33.4 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

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 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
10
33.7 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 85 Toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville
8
33.9 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.94 one way

$11.87 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.50 $13.00
premium $4.93 $6.94 $13.89
diesel $5.61 $7.90 $15.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.76 $1.72
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.13 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Gwynn Oak, MD

Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aberdeen, MD

Late night in Aberdeen on Sunday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

26 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

59m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will spend a portion of your time on larger thoroughfares, the route maintains a 0% highway share, emphasizing its local road character. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.3 miles while traveling along the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The experience shifts from urban-adjacent navigation to more direct highway transit, creating a dynamic change in pace. Staying alert is key, as the combination of diverse road types means the driving environment evolves frequently throughout the hour-long trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.1 miles in near Eldorado Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 18 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 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.

On the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Aberdeen, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Churchville along the way.

Churchville

33.4 mi in | ~54m

About the Cities

Arriving in Aberdeen, MD

Full guide →

Aberdeen is in Maryland.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. 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 Aberdeen, 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 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aberdeen, 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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