The drive from Clinton, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Metropolitan Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.06 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
24.3 miles from Clinton, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 33m into the drive
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Drive Character
The drive from Clinton, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 48.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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4.4 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Coll...
8
19 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22A
Toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Balt...
9
19.3 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washi...
6
37.4 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward I 195 West: Catonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 West: Catonsville
8
41.4 mi into trip|~56m in|MD 166
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166 toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College o...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Baltimore North, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Community College Of Baltimore County.
College Park
4.4 mi in|~6m
Baltimore North
19 mi in|~26m
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
19.3 mi in|~26m
Community College Of Baltimore County
41.4 mi in|~56m|via MD 166
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi
24m
Capital Beltway
14.2 mi
19m
Metropolitan Boulevard
3.7 mi
4m
Branch Avenue
3.3 mi
3m
Ingleside Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
MD 166
1.1 mi
2m
Bloomsbury Avenue
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 17.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on this road
43 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto MD 223
0.7 mi·1 min·Woodyard Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward MD 5 North: WashingtonUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto MD 5
3.3 mi·3 min·Branch Avenue
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College ParkUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95; I 495
14 mi·19 min·Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 22AToward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18 mi·24 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 195 West: CatonsvilleUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 195
3.7 mi·4 min·Metropolitan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166
1.1 mi·2 min·MD 166
Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore CountyUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Bloomsbury Avenue
14
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.7 mi·5 min·Ingleside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi·3 min·North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Hillsdale Road
17
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft·11 sec·Haddon Avenue
18
Turn left
60 ft·4 sec
19
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 24.3 miles from Clinton, MD, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 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 48.6 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.3 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, MD
This is one driving day of about 48.6 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, 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 Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Clinton, MD
· 33m into the drive
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Clinton, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$20
near mile 18.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.06 one way
$16.11 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$8.82
$17.65
premium
$4.93
$9.43
$18.85
diesel
$5.61
$10.73
$21.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.6
0
$5.10
$2.33
Efficient EV
12.2
0
$4.25
$1.94
EV Truck/SUV
19.4
0
$6.80
$3.11
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago
Origin
Clinton, MD
Late night
in Clinton on Wednesday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gwynn Oak, MD
Late night
in Gwynn Oak on Wednesday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
20 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
1h 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, Metropolitan Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Clinton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.06 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 48.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clinton, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs point toward College Park, Baltimore North, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Community College Of Baltimore County.
