Origin
Manchester, MD
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
45m
Distance
28.3 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
Manchester, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 28.3 miles and takes about 45 minutes via Hanover Pike and Northwest Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a fairly short trip, mostly on well-maintained roads, making it an easy option for a quick drive without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two Maryland locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Pike | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Northwest Expressway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Hampstead Bypass | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Butler Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hanover Pike
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Westminster Street
65 ft
·
7 sec
·
Westminster Street
2
Turn right onto MD 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MD 30
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Pike
4
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hampstead Bypass
5
Continue on MD 30
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampstead Bypass
6
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampstead Bypass
7
Continue on MD 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hampstead Bypass
8
Enter roundabout onto MD 30
148 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hanover Pike
9
Continue on MD 30
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Hanover Pike
10
Turn right onto Butler Road
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Butler Road
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
12
Merge onto I 795
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 695
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 18
Toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto MD 26
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Liberty Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on MD 26
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Heights Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Gwynn Oak Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gwynn Oak Avenue
19
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
20
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 30 / Main Street
Turn right onto MD 30 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Haddon Avenue
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
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
Gwynn Oak, MD
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
E 3 to 10 mph
48% chance
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
22 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
45m 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?
About 30% of this 28.3-mile drive is on highways, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster travel and surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 9.1 miles on Hanover Pike. You'll likely notice the transition from more open highway driving to navigating through more built-up areas as you approach your destination. Expect to merge onto the Northwest Expressway before transitioning to surface streets.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Hanover Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MD 30 / Main Street.
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 14 decision points packed into just 28.3 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 (MD 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Manchester, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Randallstown along the way.
Randallstown
24.7 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28.3 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Hanover 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 Gwynn 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 (MD 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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