Trip from Golden Beach, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

76.6 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 59m

8 AM

2h 16m

10 AM

2h 5m

12 PM

2h 3m

3 PM

2h 6m

5 PM

2h 15m

8 PM

1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Golden Beach, MD

Carel Voorhorst

Gwynn Oak, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Golden Beach, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Crain Highway, South East Crain Highway, Leonardtown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Crain Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.70 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

38.3 miles from Golden Beach, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 76.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Crain Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 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 21 miles in near US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 76.6 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 21 miles (US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (I 97): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles (I 97): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

21 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway

Merge onto US 301; MD 5 / Crain Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | I 97

Merge onto I 97

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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

64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge onto I 695 / Baltimore Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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 Golden Beach, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.

Towson

63.4 mi in | ~1h 36m | via I 97

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Crain Highway	15.6 mi	21m
South East Crain Highway	10.8 mi	15m
Leonardtown Road	10.6 mi	14m
I 97	10 mi	11m
Baltimore Beltway	7.7 mi	10m
Robert Crain Highway	7.1 mi	11m
Golden Beach Road	5.8 mi	14m
Mattawoman Beantown Road	3.3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Crain Highway — 15.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Golden Beach, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.

Start on Dockser Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Dockser Drive

Turn left onto Grant Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grant Road

Turn right onto Golden Beach Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Golden Beach Road

Continue on Golden Beach Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Beach Road

Turn right onto MD 5

1.0 mi · 1 min · Three Notch Road

Continue on MD 5

11 mi · 14 min · Leonardtown Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto MD 5

3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

Merge onto US 301; MD 5

2.5 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 301

13 mi · 18 min · Crain Highway

Continue on US 301

11 mi · 15 min · South East Crain Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MD 3; MD 450

7.1 mi · 11 min · Robert Crain Highway

Merge onto I 97

8.9 mi · 10 min · I 97

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 695

7.7 mi · 10 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 15A Toward US 40 East: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 40

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Baltimore National Pike

Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on North Forest Park Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Forest Park Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hillsdale Road

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

178 ft · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

Turn left

60 ft · 4 sec

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 38.3 miles from Golden Beach, MD, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 76.6 miles or 1h 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gwynn Oak, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Golden Beach, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Golden Beach, MD

This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Golden Beach, 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 Crain Highway for about 15.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.3 mi from Golden Beach, MD · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Golden Beach, 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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $20 near mile 44.9

Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow

Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

View on nps.gov

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the Underground Railroad’s best known conductor and before the Civil War repeatedly risked he...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.70 one way

$25.40 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.91	$27.82
premium	$4.93	$14.86	$29.71
diesel	$5.61	$16.91	$33.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23	$8.04	$3.68
Efficient EV	19.2	$6.70	$3.06
EV Truck/SUV	30.6	$10.72	$4.90

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Golden Beach, MD

Night in Golden Beach on Tuesday

Local time

11:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gwynn Oak, MD

Night in Gwynn Oak on Tuesday

Local time

11:18 PM

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

22 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 59m 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 Golden Beach, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Crain Highway, South East Crain Highway, Leonardtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Golden Beach, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.70 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.

On the drive from Golden Beach, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Towson along the way.

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