Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Ilchester, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Ilchester, MD
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Trip Overview
Gwynn Oak to Ilchester is 8.3 miles and takes about 20m via Ingleside Avenue and Edmondson Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within Maryland's Northeast region, making it a convenient hop for many. Expect a route that involves frequent turns, so pay close attention to navigation. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transit between neighborhoods without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Edmondson Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Thistle Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Frederick Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Rolling Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ingleside Avenue
— 2.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Ilchester, 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
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto Edmondson Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Edmondson Avenue
7
Turn left onto North Rolling Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Rolling Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto MD 144
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Frederick Road
9
Turn slight left onto Thistle Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thistle Road
10
Continue on River Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
River Road
11
Continue on Ilchester Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ilchester Road
12
Turn sharp right
343 ft
·
37 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — 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
|
Hillsdale Road
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Rolling Road
Turn left onto North Rolling Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MD 144 / Frederick Road
Turn right onto MD 144 / Frederick Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Ilchester, MD
Late night in Ilchester on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
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
20m 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 is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll navigate primarily along Ingleside Avenue and Edmondson Avenue, experiencing a consistent local road environment. The longest stretch without a turn is about 2.4 miles on Ingleside Avenue, offering a brief period of steady travel before more turns commence. The road's personality remains consistent throughout, focusing on navigating residential and commercial areas rather than open highways.
Only 0% 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: 2.4 mi on Ingleside Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 6 miles (North Rolling Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Ingleside Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 6 miles (North Rolling Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ilchester, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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