Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Brooklyn Park, MD
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Gwynn Oak to Brooklyn Park is 10.3 miles and takes about 26 minutes via North Monroe Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, covering a local drive within Maryland. Expect a fairly turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. With only 10.3 miles, this is a quick transit, ideal for a same-day journey with minimal planning required. The route is best suited for those looking for a direct, no-fuss connection between these two areas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Monroe Street | 3.5 mi | 9m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Potee Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Waterview Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Belle Grove Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Brooklyn Park, MD.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Turn left onto MD 26
Turn slight right
Turn right onto MD 140
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 295
Take the exit
Turn right onto MD 648
Turn right onto MD 648
Continue on Waterview Avenue
Turn right onto MD 2
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 2
Turn right onto MD 170
Turn left onto Marshall Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 648: Annapolis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto MD 648 / Annapolis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 2 / Potee Street toward MD 2 South: Ritchie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate numerous intersections and changes in direction. With only a 5% highway share, the majority of your travel will be on city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.5 miles along North Monroe Street, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns commence. This isn't a route for settling into a long highway cruise; rather, it requires active engagement with traffic signals and local road conditions.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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 0.3 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Brooklyn Park, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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