Origin
Lonaconing, MD
Night in Lonaconing on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lonaconing, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
147.7 mi
238 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lonaconing, MD
Jason Morrison
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
Trip Overview
This 147.7-mile journey from Lonaconing, MD, to Gwynn Oak, MD, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. You'll spend about 45% of your time on highways, making it a manageable drive. The estimated fuel cost is around $24, which is quite economical for the distance covered. This route, entirely within Maryland, offers a mixed driving experience, suggesting a blend of faster highway travel and potentially more local road sections. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.9 miles from Lonaconing, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 71 mi | 1h 16m |
| National Freeway | 45.7 mi | 51m |
| I 70 | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| New Georges Creek Road Southwest | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway) | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 71 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lonaconing, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Ayers Alley
94 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ayers Alley
2
Turn right onto MD 36
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MD 36
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lower Georges Creek Road Southwest
4
Continue on MD 36
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
New Georges Creek Road Southwest
5
Turn right onto Paradise Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Paradise Street Southwest
6
Turn straight onto MD 36
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
New Georges Creek Road Southwest
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 68; US 40
46 mi
·
51 min
·
National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
11
Continue on I 70
66 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
Toward Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 94
Toward Security Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto MD 122
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Security Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
18
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
19
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this straightforward 147.7-mile drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With a duration of under 3 hours, you likely won't need a dedicated stop, but there is one opportunity if you choose. The longest stretch is 71 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, so plan to refuel before embarking if your tank is low, as options might be more spaced out on this particular highway segment. The estimated fuel cost of $24 makes this an economical trip, so budgeting is simple.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.9 miles from Lonaconing, MD, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.9 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gwynn Oak, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lonaconing, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lonaconing, MD
This is one driving day of about 147.7 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lonaconing, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 71 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Lonaconing, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 147.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge onto I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
133.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
|
I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Baltimore
7
144.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward Security Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 94
Toward Security Boulevard
4
145.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
|
MD 122 / Security Boulevard
Turn straight onto MD 122 / Security Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
147.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.49 one way
$48.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.82 | $53.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.61 | $65.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.68 | $9.45 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Gwynn Oak, MD
Night in Gwynn Oak on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 53m 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?
The drive is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' indicating a varied experience on the road. With 45% of the route on highways, you'll encounter stretches of faster travel, particularly on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, where the longest uninterrupted segment spans 71 miles. This suggests a good portion of the trip will be on major roadways like I-70, designed for efficiency. However, the 'mixed' profile implies you'll also transition to other types of roads, potentially offering a change of pace as you get closer to your destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near I 68; US 40 / National Freeway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 147.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 7.1 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Lonaconing, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
133.5 mi in
|
~2h 32m
|
via I 70
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 147.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gwynn 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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