Origin
Somerset, MD
Morning in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, 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
29m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
Somerset, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 16.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Baltimore Beltway and I-97, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick hop within the Northeast region, specifically within Maryland. The profile indicates this is mostly surface roads, so expect a fairly straightforward drive without significant elevation changes. It's an ideal route for a same-day trip, offering convenience for local travel or connecting between nearby areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| I 97 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Crain Highway South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore National Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Beltway
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Heather Stone Way
447 ft
·
29 sec
·
Heather Stone Way
2
Turn right onto MD 3 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Crain Highway South
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto MD 648
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 97 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 97
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97
6
Take the exit onto I 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 97
Exit 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 695
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 15A
Toward US 40 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Baltimore National Pike
10
Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
13
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
14
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South
Turn right onto MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Turn left onto MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 97 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 97 North
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 97
Take the exit onto I 97 toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
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 17A
Toward I 695 West: Baltimore, Towson
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward US 40 East: Baltimore
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Sunday
Local time
9:58 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
1 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
29m 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 drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 13% of the total distance on highways. You'll experience the longest stretch on the Baltimore Beltway, covering 7.7 miles. After that, the route transitions to Ingleside Avenue, indicating a shift to more local and potentially slower-paced driving with more frequent intersections. Given the profile, expect a driving experience characterized by navigating through developed areas rather than open highway cruising.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Baltimore Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South.
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 10 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: 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 Somerset, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Towson
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 97
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Baltimore Beltway. 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 0.1 miles (MD 3 Business / Crain Highway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (MD 648 / Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: 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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