Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to White Oak, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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
Gwynn Oak, MD to White Oak, MD is 29.8 miles and takes about 45m via Columbia Pike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Maryland. It's a local-feeling journey, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, open highway stretches. Given its short duration, this trip is best suited for a same-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of time to explore your destination upon arrival. Consider this an easy local hop rather than an epic adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 20 mi | 26m |
| I 70 Extension | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lockwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Haddon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Pike
— 20 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and White Oak, 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
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 70 West
7
Merge onto I 70 Extension
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70 Extension
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 29
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward MD 650 South: Langley Park
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto MD 650
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Lockwood Drive
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lockwood Drive
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right
387 ft
·
31 sec
14
Turn right
137 ft
·
9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.6 — 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
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
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 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellic...
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge onto US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 South: Langley Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 650 South: Langley Park
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Lockwood Drive
Turn right onto Lockwood Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
White Oak, MD
Morning in White Oak on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
3 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
45m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 18% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 20 miles along Columbia Pike. As you navigate, you'll transition between local roads like West Forest Park Avenue and segments of the I 70 Extension. This means you'll be engaging with traffic signals and intersections frequently, so keep your attention sharp. The drive offers a mixed experience of navigating suburban and local arteries.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on Columbia Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and White Oak, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Ellicott City.
Washington
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Ellicott City
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on Columbia Pike. 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 White Oak, 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 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. 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 White Oak, 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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