Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
83.8 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
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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Cambridge, MD
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Gwynn Oak to Cambridge is 83.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 5 minutes via US 50 and the Baltimore Beltway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, starting in the Northeast region and heading towards the Eastern Shore. Expect a mix of driving conditions, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily use major roadways for this relatively short hop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 33.6 mi | 48m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 27m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Arundel Expressway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Ritchie Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Cambridge, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
Turn right onto US 40
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Continue on MD 10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
Turn left onto MD 2
Continue on MD 2
Take the exit
Merge onto US 50; US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
Turn right onto East Cedar Street
Turn left onto Race Street
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour drive, leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of time. Since it's a single-day trip covering 83.8 miles, you have flexibility with stops. The longest stretch without a major town is 33.6 miles on US 50, so plan your fuel needs accordingly, especially given the estimated $14 fuel cost. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Baltimore Beltway onto US 50, as this is where the driving environment changes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Gwynn Oak, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gwynn Oak, MD
This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 2h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$13.89 one way
$27.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.22 | $30.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
EVsmart - BGE - St Frances Academy
Baltimore, MD
6 DCFC
Royal Farms 302 (Catonsville, MD)
Catonsville, MD
6 DCFC
EVsmart - BGE - Barclay Street Lot
Baltimore, MD
4 DCFC
Royal Farms 373 (Windsor Mill, MD)
Windsor Mill, MD
4 DCFC
EVsmart - BGE - Pennsylvania Ave
Baltimore, MD
4 DCFC
Walmart 2412 (Ellicott City, MD)
Ellicott City, MD
4 DCFC
EVsmart - BGE - EC Courthouse
Ellicott City, MD
4 DCFC
EVsmart - BGE - Arbutus
Arbutus, MD
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
About half of this 83.8-mile route is on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 33.6 miles on US 50. You'll experience urban merging and exiting as you navigate the Baltimore Beltway before transitioning to more open highway driving on US 50.
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 early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 83.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 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 Cambridge, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.
Rehoboth
Cambridge is a small town of 10,000 on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland's Eastern Shore.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 83.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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