Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seat Pleasant, MD
Waldemar Brandt
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
Seat Pleasant, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 37.9 miles and takes about 1 hour via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland, moving north from the Northeast region. With 66% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct drive. This is a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick transit between these two points without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Eastern Avenue Northeast | 1.7 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Seat Pleasant, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
Start on MD 704
Continue on MD 704
Turn slight right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 201
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto I 195
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Seat Pleasant, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Kenilworth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 195 West: Catonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Seat Pleasant on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 66% of the 37.9 miles on high-speed roads like the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway at 23.7 miles on this parkway. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets like Metropolitan Boulevard and Ingleside Avenue, likely involving more local traffic and exits as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Metropolitan Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Kenilworth Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.2 miles (Kenilworth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (MD 201 / Kenilworth Avenue Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Seat Pleasant, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Community College Of Baltimore County.
Baltimore
Community College Of Baltimore County
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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