Origin
Baltimore Highlands, MD
Afternoon in Baltimore Highlands on Wednesday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
22m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
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6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 8.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Caton Avenue, West Patapsco Avenue, Hilton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.5 miles on South Caton Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Caton Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Virginia Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Virginia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West Patapsco Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (South Hilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Virginia Avenue
Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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West Patapsco Avenue
Turn left onto West Patapsco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.3 mi into trip
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~11m in
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South Hilton Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South Hilton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
8.6 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Haddon Avenue
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Caton Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| West Patapsco Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Hilton Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Garrison Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Annapolis Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Hilton Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Virginia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Caton Avenue
— 1.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore Highlands, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Washington Street
121 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Virginia Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 648
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Annapolis Road
4
Turn left onto West Patapsco Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Patapsco Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on South Caton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Caton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto South Hilton Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hilton Street
7
Continue on Hilton Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilton Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on North Hilton Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Hilton Street
9
Turn slight left onto Bloomingdale Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bloomingdale Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Garrison Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Garrison Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight left onto Berwyn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Berwyn Avenue
12
Turn straight onto MD 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Heights Avenue
13
Turn right onto Mohawk Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mohawk Avenue
14
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
204 ft
·
9 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
15
Turn right
60 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 8.7 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.3 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gwynn Oak, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Baltimore Highlands, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baltimore Highlands, MD
This is one driving day of about 8.7 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South Caton Avenue for about 1.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.3 mi from Baltimore Highlands, MD · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gwynn Oak, MD
The final approach into Gwynn Oak, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gwynn Oak, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Gwynn Oak, MD
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Wednesday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
35 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
22m 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 Baltimore Highlands, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 8.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Caton Avenue, West Patapsco Avenue, Hilton Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Baltimore Highlands, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Virginia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (West Patapsco Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (South Hilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Baltimore Highlands, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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