Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Rossville, MD
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Gwynn Oak to Rossville is 14.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Pulaski Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region, mostly sticking to surface roads. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick hop between two points without much fuss. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, making it a predictable transit. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Highway | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| East Fayette Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Jones Falls Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West North Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Reisterstown Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Haddon Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Rossville, MD.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Turn left onto MD 26
Turn slight right
Continue on MD 140
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 83
Turn left onto East Fayette Street
Turn left onto North Ellwood Avenue
Turn right onto US 40
Continue on US 40
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck / West North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 83 / Jones Falls Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $5.01 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Rossville on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 11% of the route on highways. You'll spend the bulk of your 33 minutes navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 6.9 miles on Pulaski Highway. Expect to encounter urban merging and frequent intersections as you transition between Liberty Heights Avenue and East Fayette Street.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.
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 14.9 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 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
102 ft
Total Descent
489 ft
Highest Point
427 ft
Elevation Range
401 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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