Gwynn Oak to Marlboro Village is 44.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via MD 3 and I-97, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, perfect for a single day, and focuses primarily on highway travel. You'll be on the road for just over an hour, making it an easy transition between these two points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MD 3
18.2 mi
26m
I 97
8.9 mi
10m
Baltimore Beltway
7.6 mi
10m
Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
2m
Crain Highway
0.9 mi
1m
Marlboro Pike
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
MD 3
— 18.2 mi, about 26m
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
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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 Marlboro Village, 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 BurnieUse 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 4Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay BridgeUse the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi·10 min·I 97
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3
18 mi·26 min·MD 3
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, CroftonUse the left lane.
12
Continue on US 301
0.9 mi·1 min·Crain Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
340 ft·9 sec
Toward MD 725 West
14
Turn slight right onto MD 725
0.6 mi·1 min·Marlboro Pike
15
Continue on MD 725
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
16
Continue on MD 725
0.5 mi·50 sec·Old Marlboro Pike
17
Turn right onto John Rogers Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·John Rogers Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Lords Landing Road
0.4 mi·57 sec·Lords Landing Road
19
Turn right onto Lord Sterling Place
50 ft·2 sec·Lord Sterling Place
20
Continue on Lord Sterling Place
302 ft·13 sec·Lord Sterling Place
21
Turn right
203 ft·8 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — 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
8
22.1 mi into trip|~33m in|MD 3
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.40 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$8.43
$16.87
premium
$5.20
$9.02
$18.04
diesel
$6.18
$10.73
$21.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.2
0
$4.63
$2.12
Efficient EV
11
0
$3.86
$1.76
EV Truck/SUV
17.6
0
$6.17
$2.82
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Late night
in Gwynn Oak on Wednesday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Marlboro Village, MD
Late night
in Marlboro Village on Wednesday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
3 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
1h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 61% of the drive utilizing major roads like MD 3, I-97, and the Baltimore Beltway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18.2 miles on MD 3, offering a consistent pace before merging onto faster interstates. The drive progresses from more local highway feel to quicker interstate travel as you make your way toward Marlboro Village. Expect a steady, efficient journey with minimal interruptions.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on MD 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MD 3 and I 97. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 4 miles (US 40 / Baltimore National Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
434 ft55 ft
Total Climb
247 ft
Total Descent
614 ft
Highest Point
434 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
379 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Marlboro Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on MD 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Marlboro Village, 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 — 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 Marlboro Village, MD before heading back.
