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Trip from West Elkridge, 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

23m

Distance

12 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown West Elkridge, MD, MD

West Elkridge, MD

Jason Morrison

Downtown Gwynn Oak, MD, MD

Gwynn Oak, MD

Iqbal farooz

Trip Overview

West Elkridge, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 12 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Baltimore Beltway, Washington Boulevard, and Southwestern Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Maryland and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. With no overnight stay recommended, this route is ideal for a short excursion or a quick connection between two points. You'll find the journey is primarily on local roads, making it easy to navigate without extensive highway time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore Beltway 2.8 mi 3m
Washington Boulevard 2.3 mi 4m
Southwestern Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
Ingleside Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
North Forest Park Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Hillsdale Road 0.9 mi 2m
Baltimore National Pike 0.2 mi <1m
Haddon Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Baltimore Beltway — 2.8 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Elkridge, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.

1

Start on this road

61 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 1

2.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Boulevard
3

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1

2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwestern Boulevard
Toward US 1 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 695 North: Towson Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 695

2.8 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 15A Toward US 40 East: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto US 40

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike
8

Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 1 / Southwestern Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Southwestern Boulevard toward US 1 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 North
6
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward I 695 North: Towson

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 695 North: Towson
5
4.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m 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
5
12 mi into trip | ~23m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.99 one way

$3.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.18 $4.36
premium $4.93 $2.33 $4.65
diesel $5.61 $2.65 $5.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

West Elkridge, MD

Afternoon in West Elkridge on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gwynn Oak, MD

Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

SE 8 to 13 mph 3% chance 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

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

23m 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 turn-heavy local drive, characterized by its numerous intersections and changes in direction rather than long stretches of open road. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating city streets and boulevards for the entire 12 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles along the Baltimore Beltway. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different local thoroughfares like Washington Boulevard and Southwestern Boulevard.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 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 2.3 miles in near US 1 / Southwestern Boulevard.

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 8 decision points packed into just 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 1 / Southwestern Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m 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 2.8 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 2.3 miles (US 1 / Southwestern Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 695 / Baltimore Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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