Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Wednesday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Crownsville, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
Crownsville, MD
Clinton Weaver
Trip Overview
Gwynn Oak to Crownsville is 26.9 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 97, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route offers a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward trip for most drivers. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Generals Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore National Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lancers Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Traffic on I-695
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,373 veh/hr typical · worst 6,350
Quietest
2 AM
~400 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Crownsville, 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
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Baltimore National Pike
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 695
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 97
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 97
Toward Bay Bridge
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 5
Toward MD 178: Crownsville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on MD 178
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Generals Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Lancers Trail
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lancers Trail
15
Arrive at destination
Lancers Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.7 — 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
5
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 40 / Baltimore National Pike
Turn right onto US 40 / Baltimore National Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
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 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MD 178: Crownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward MD 178: Crownsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| premium | $5.01 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Crownsville, MD
Afternoon in Crownsville on Wednesday
Local time
12:09 PM
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
41m 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 drive features a 42% highway share, with the longest continuous stretch on I 97 covering 11.4 miles. You'll experience a mixed highway and surface road profile, meaning you'll transition from faster-paced interstate driving to more local roads. Expect a period of cruising on I 97 before navigating Ingleside Avenue and other surface streets as you approach your destination. The exit density on the highway portion can be noticeable as you get closer to populated areas.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on I 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 40 / Baltimore National Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
494 ft
50 ft
Total Climb
276 ft
Total Descent
579 ft
Highest Point
494 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
444 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Gwynn Oak, MD
Full guide →Arriving in Crownsville, MD
Full guide →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 41m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on I 97. 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 Crownsville, 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; at 4 miles (US 40 / Baltimore National Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crownsville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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