Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forestville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Forestville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forestville, MD covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Ingleside Avenue, West Forest Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 35.3 mi | 43m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Rolling Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| MD 166 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Forestville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 35.3 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Forestville, 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
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto MD 166
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rolling Road
8
Continue on MD 166
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Rolling Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 166
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
MD 166
Toward I 195 East
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
35 mi
·
43 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 11B
Toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MD 4
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Marlboro Pike
15
Turn straight onto Forestville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Forestville Road
16
Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
353 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
17
Turn left onto Pumphrey Drive
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pumphrey Drive
18
Turn left
40 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.8 — 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
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 166
Turn left onto MD 166 toward I 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 195 East
7
8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11B
Toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Wa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Forestville, MD
Afternoon in Forestville on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
1h 5m 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?
44.7 mi in 1h 5m, mostly highway — 35.3 mi of that is on I 95.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Ingleside Avenue. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 12 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; at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Forestville, 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Forestville, 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 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Forestville, 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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