Origin
Forestville, MD
Afternoon in Forestville on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forestville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forestville, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forestville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 49.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pumphrey Drive, Marlboro Pike, Forestville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pumphrey Drive | — | — |
| Marlboro Pike | — | — |
| Forestville Road | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Capital Beltway | — | — |
| MD 295 North | — | — |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pumphrey Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Pumphrey Drive
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pumphrey Drive
3
Turn right onto Marlboro Pike
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
4
Turn right onto Forestville Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Forestville Road
5
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
7
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Capital Beltway
8
Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
9
Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
10
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 195 West: Catonsville
12
Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
13
Keep slight right to continue on MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
14
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
15
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
16
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
18
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
177 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
19
Turn left
59 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Forestville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.14 one way
$16.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 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 | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
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.
Destination
Gwynn Oak, MD
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
58m 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?
49.1 mi in 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Pumphrey Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Forestville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forestville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forestville, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Trip.ovh 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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