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Trip from Wheaton, 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

53m

Distance

34.3 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Wheaton, MD

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Downtown Gwynn Oak, MD, MD

Gwynn Oak, MD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Wheaton to Gwynn Oak, you are looking at a 34.9-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward day trip, perfectly manageable in a single afternoon without the need for an overnight stay. Since it stays entirely within Maryland, you will remain within the Northeast region for the duration of your travel. With a fuel cost estimate of just $6, it is an economical choice for a quick commute or local excursion. Keep in mind that this is a local drive, so your experience will be defined by neighborhood streets rather than high-speed travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbia Pike 16.5 mi 21m
I 70 6 mi 7m
Randolph Road 2.8 mi 4m
Intercounty Connector 2.1 mi 2m
North Forest Park Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Georgia Avenue 1.2 mi 3m
Hillsdale Road 0.9 mi 2m
New Hampshire Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Columbia Pike — 16.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MD 586

322 ft · 15 sec · Veirs Mill Road
2

Turn left onto Ennalls Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ennalls Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto MD 97

1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
4

Turn right

235 ft · 8 sec
5

Continue on this road

230 ft · 8 sec · this road
6

Keep slight left at fork

285 ft · 12 sec
7

Turn straight onto Randolph Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road
8

Turn left onto MD 650

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East
10

Merge onto MD 200 Toll

2.1 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 16A-B Toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 16B Toward US 29 North: Columbia
13

Merge onto US 29

17 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward I 70 East: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 70

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 70
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 94 Toward Security Boulevard Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto MD 122

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Security Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Forest Park Avenue
19

Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hillsdale Road
20

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

178 ft · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue
21

Turn left

60 ft · 4 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, MD

17 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Pikesville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Wheaton, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8
7.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

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 16A-B Toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia
6
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 29 North: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 16B Toward US 29 North: Columbia
7
24.8 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25A Toward I 70 East: Baltimore
7
31.5 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward Security Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 94 Toward Security Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.69 one way

$11.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.23 $12.46
premium $4.93 $6.65 $13.30
diesel $5.61 $7.57 $15.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Wheaton, MD

Late night in Wheaton on Sunday

Local time

12:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gwynn Oak, MD

Late night in Gwynn Oak on Sunday

Local time

12:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Columbia, MD

17 mi in

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

53m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate primarily via Ennalls Avenue, Georgia Avenue, and Randolph Road, meaning you won't encounter any highway stretches on this 34.9-mile path. Because the highway share is 0%, the drive requires constant attention to local signage and traffic patterns. This is not a route for cruise control; instead, it is a technical, winding path through the Maryland landscape. You will spend your time behind the wheel navigating local intersections, making it a drive that demands focus rather than one offering long, uninterrupted stretches of road.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on Columbia Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 1.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Wheaton, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia along the way.

Columbia

7.6 mi in | ~13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m 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 16.5 miles on Columbia Pike. 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 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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