Origin
Odenton, MD
Late night in Odenton on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odenton, 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
37m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odenton, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
Odenton, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 19.9 miles and takes about 37m via Telegraph Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and Maryland for its entirety. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick hop between nearby areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Aviation Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| MD 166 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Telegraph Road
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odenton, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Piney Orchard Parkway
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Piney Orchard Parkway
2
Continue on MD 170
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on MD 170
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Telegraph Road
4
Continue on MD 170
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Aviation Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 195
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 166
Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
9
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
12
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
13
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 195 West: Baltimore, Washington
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 195 / Metropolitan Boulevard
Merge onto I 195 / Metropolitan Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MD 166
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166 toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College o...
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Haddon Avenue
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With only a 7% highway share, you'll mostly be navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Telegraph Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different local thoroughfares like Metropolitan Boulevard and Ingleside Avenue.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Telegraph Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19.9 miles you will encounter 5 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 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 195 / Metropolitan Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (MD 166): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Odenton, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs point toward Washington and Community College Of Baltimore County.
Washington
7.7 mi in
|
~13m
Community College Of Baltimore County
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
|
via MD 166
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 5.2 miles on Telegraph Road. 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: at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 195 / Metropolitan Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (MD 166): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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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