Drive or Fly: Taneytown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for HGR–BWI. At 37 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

58m

Distance

37.6 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

15 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 4m

4m in the air

Air Distance

34 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Taneytown, MD → HGR 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BWI → Gwynn Oak, MD 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Taneytown, MD HGR — Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field 30 mi, ~44m drive

Gwynn Oak, MD BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HGR and BWI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 47m

2h 41m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0164

Door-to-Door Timeline

Taneytown, MD → Frederick Bus Station (FRD6) 31m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 161m

Arrival 10m

Baltimore Downtown Bus Station (BAL6) → Gwynn Oak, MD 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From FRD6 — Frederick Bus Station 21 mi, ~31m drive

To BAL6 — Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 6 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	58m	3h 4m	3h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	15 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

37.6 mi 58m

via MD 97; MD 140, MD 140, I 795

Alternative (+12 min)

41.8 mi 1h 10m

via MD 26, MD 97, MD 140

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Taneytown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.