Origin
Arnold, MD
Morning in Arnold on Friday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arnold, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arnold, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arnold, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 28.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Beltway, Governor Ritchie Highway, I 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Baltimore Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 28.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near MD 2 / Governor Ritchie Highway.
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 12 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 2 / Governor Ritchie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 2 / Governor Ritchie Highway
At end of road, turn right onto MD 2 / Governor Ritchie Highway
Navigation decision point
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway toward MD 100 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MD 100 West
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
24.1 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
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 Arnold, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
Towson
15.3 mi in
|
~22m
|
via I 97
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Beltway | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| I 97 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Beltway
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arnold, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Church Road
527 ft
·
15 sec
·
Church Road
2
Turn slight right onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn right onto MD 2
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
5
Merge onto MD 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 100
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Toward MD 100 West
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 97 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 97
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 97
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Merge onto I 695
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 15A
Toward US 40 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Baltimore National Pike
13
Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
16
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
17
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Friday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
W 6 mph
0% 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arnold, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 28.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Beltway, Governor Ritchie Highway, I 97. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Arnold, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MD 2 / Governor Ritchie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Arnold, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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