Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Calverton, 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
42m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Calverton, MD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Gwynn Oak to Calverton, you are looking at a concise 27.8-mile trip that typically takes about 42 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely local, you will not spend any time on major highways, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. Navigating through the Northeast region of Maryland, this drive is best viewed as a practical connection between two points rather than a scenic excursion. The lack of required stops makes it an efficient transit option for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| I 70 Extension | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Briggs Chaney Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dunnington Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haddon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Pike
— 16.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Calverton, MD.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
3
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
4
Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Forest Park Avenue
5
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 70 West
7
Merge onto I 70 Extension
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70 Extension
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 29
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Briggs Chaney Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Briggs Chaney Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Briggs Chaney Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Dunnington Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunnington Road
13
Arrive at destination
Dunnington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Haddon Avenue
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hillsdale Road
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
Navigation decision point
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellic...
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge onto US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Briggs Chaney Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Briggs Chaney Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Calverton, MD
Late night in Calverton on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
42m 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. Since there is zero highway share, you will spend the entire 42-minute duration navigating surface streets like Haddon Avenue, Hillsdale Road, and West Forest Park Avenue. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, the journey feels more like a series of connected neighborhood segments. You should prepare for frequent maneuvering rather than the steady cruising speeds found on interstates. The personality of this route is defined by its constant, active transitions through local Maryland corridors.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Columbia Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Hillsdale Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Calverton, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Ellicott City.
Washington
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Ellicott City
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Columbia Pike. 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 Calverton, 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: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Hillsdale Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 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 Calverton, 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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