Origin
Myersville, MD
Morning in Myersville on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Myersville, 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
1h 5m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
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
Myersville to Gwynn Oak is 54.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland's Northeast region, offering a predominantly highway experience that's manageable for a single day. Expect a straightforward journey that moves you efficiently from your starting point to your destination. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct route without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 33.2 mi | 36m |
| I 70 | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Myersville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Security Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haddon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 33.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myersville, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on MD 17
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on MD 17
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Myersville Road
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto I 70
33 mi
·
36 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
Toward Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 94
Toward Security Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto MD 122
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Security Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
11
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
12
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Myersville, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.7 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
52.1 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
52.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
MD 122 / Security Boulevard
Turn straight onto MD 122 / Security Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.65 | $21.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
SE 8 to 13 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
73°F
Mount Airy, MD
27 mi in
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
2 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
1h 5m 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?
This is a mixed drive, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, including a continuous segment of 33.2 miles, which offers a more open road feel. The route transitions between interstate travel and other main roads like North Forest Park Avenue, providing a varied driving experience. The character shifts from potentially faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.2 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 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 Myersville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
40.7 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 70
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 1 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Monocacy National Battlefield, Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (5 total within detour distance). 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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