Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Temple Hills, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Temple Hills, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 47.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast region. It's a fairly straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it ideal for a single day. You'll find the journey is a mixed drive, offering a bit of variety without being overly complicated. Plan for a relatively quick and easy transit between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| Capital Beltway | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Branch Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| MD 166 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Temple Hills, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
Start on Temple Hill Road
Continue on Temple Hill Road
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto MD 414
Take the ramp
Merge onto MD 5
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95; I 495
Take the exit
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
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Temple Hills, 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 2.9 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
$7.87 one way
$15.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Temple Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 route is classified as a mixed drive, meaning you'll experience a blend of different road types. With 40% of the drive on highways, expect some faster-paced travel, particularly on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, where the longest uninterrupted stretch measures 17.9 miles. The Capital Beltway and Metropolitan Boulevard will also contribute to the varied driving experience. The character of the road will shift as you progress, moving from parkway conditions to other major arteries as you approach your destination.
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 around 2.9 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Temple Hills, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Baltimore North, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Community College Of Baltimore County.
College Park
Baltimore North
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Community College Of Baltimore County
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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