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Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Lansdowne, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

7.1 mi

11 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 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This short 7.1-mile drive from Gwynn Oak to Lansdowne, Maryland, is easily manageable in about 19 minutes, making it ideal as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using South Caton Avenue, Hilton Parkway, and Garrison Boulevard. With a very modest estimated fuel cost of around $1, this route is budget-friendly. The region remains within the Northeast, so you won't experience significant geographical shifts. Given its brief duration, this trip offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Caton Avenue 1.6 mi 4m
Hilton Parkway 1.3 mi 2m
Garrison Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
North Hilton Street 0.9 mi 2m
Hammonds Ferry Road 0.8 mi 2m
Liberty Heights Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Clyde Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Haddon Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Caton Avenue — 1.6 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Lansdowne, MD.

1

Start on this road

60 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Haddon Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Eldorado Avenue
4

Turn left onto MD 26

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Heights Avenue
5

Turn slight right onto Berwyn Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Berwyn Avenue
6

Turn slight right onto Garrison Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Garrison Boulevard
7

Turn left onto Windsor Avenue

321 ft · 13 sec · Windsor Avenue
8

Turn right onto Denison Street

394 ft · 15 sec · Denison Street
9

Turn left onto Bloomingdale Road

504 ft · 19 sec · Bloomingdale Road
10

Turn right onto North Hilton Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Hilton Street
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on US 40 Truck

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hilton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto North Hilton Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Hilton Street
13

Turn straight onto South Caton Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · South Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 Alternate

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Caton Avenue
15

Continue on Hammonds Ferry Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Hammonds Ferry Road
16

Turn left onto Clyde Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Clyde Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Clyde Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.2 — 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 left onto Haddon Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Eldorado Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue

Turn left onto MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~5m in | Denison Street

Turn right onto Denison Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | North Hilton Street

Turn right onto North Hilton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.18 one way

$2.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.29 $2.58
premium $4.93 $1.38 $2.75
diesel $5.61 $1.57 $3.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.75 $0.34
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Gwynn Oak, MD

Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Lansdowne, MD

Late night in Lansdowne on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 7.1-mile journey. While only 19% of the route involves highway driving, you'll encounter a mix of local roads with frequent intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 1.6 miles on South Caton Avenue. This suggests a driving experience focused on navigating urban and suburban environments, rather than open-road cruising. Be prepared for varying traffic conditions and the need for constant attention to your surroundings as you make your way through these communities.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.6 mi on South Caton Avenue.

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 10 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 7.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 1.6 miles on South Caton Avenue. 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 Lansdowne, 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 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansdowne, 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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