Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Delmar, MD

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

108 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 27m ★

6 AM

2h 37m

8 AM

2h 58m

10 AM

2h 45m

12 PM

2h 43m

3 PM

2h 46m

5 PM

2h 57m

8 PM

2h 31m

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

Spanning 108 miles, this trek from Gwynn Oak to Delmar takes approximately 2 hours and 37 minutes to complete. Given the total duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $18 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for travel within Maryland. The route primarily utilizes the Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, and Shore Highway to navigate the Northeast region. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two points, perfect for travelers looking to move efficiently between Maryland communities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

54 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 14% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads and varied terrain. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 19.1-mile segment along the Blue Star Memorial Highway, which offers a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. As you transition between these roadways, the character of the drive shifts from suburban transitions to the more localized feel of the Shore and Sussex Highways. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert through the various transitions.

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

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 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 early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 108 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: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Haddon Avenue

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

Navigation decision point

4.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

14.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

20.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | MD 10 / Arundel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park

49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 50

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Delmar, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

Rehoboth

49.3 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	19.1 mi	27m
Sussex Highway	18.9 mi	25m
Shore Highway	13.5 mi	18m
Baltimore Beltway	9.5 mi	13m
Seashore Highway	7.5 mi	9m
US 50	6.9 mi	9m
Arundel Expressway	6.6 mi	9m
Queen Anne Highway	6.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 19.1 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

60 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

178 ft · 11 sec · Haddon Avenue

Turn left onto Hillsdale Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hillsdale Road

Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Forest Park Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on Ingleside Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · Ingleside Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto US 40

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Baltimore National Pike

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 695

9.5 mi · 13 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2 Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MD 10

5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto MD 2

2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

Continue on MD 2

6.1 mi · 8 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

Use the straight / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

Merge onto US 50; US 301

19 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 50

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 50

Toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MD 404

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Shore Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto MD 404 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · MD 404 Business

Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 5th Avenue

Turn left onto Legion Road

282 ft · 7 sec · Legion Road

Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404

8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

Continue on DE 404

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto US 13

19 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway

Turn right onto MD 54; DE 54

1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

Arrive at destination

MD 54; DE 54

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads which can be more tiring than highway driving. Keep your eyes on the road as you transition between the Blue Star Memorial Highway and the local stretches, as road signage and conditions will change frequently. Because your fuel costs are estimated at $18, topping off your tank before you leave Gwynn Oak is a smart way to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted ride to Delmar. Use the 108-mile distance to pace yourself, ensuring you stay refreshed for the duration of the 2-hour and 37-minute trip.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Gwynn Oak, 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 Gwynn Oak, MD

This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Delmar, MD

The final approach into Delmar, 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 Delmar, 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

$17.87 one way

$35.74 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$19.55	$39.11
premium	$4.92	$20.93	$41.86
diesel	$5.64	$23.99	$47.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.4	$11.34	$5.18
Efficient EV	27	$9.45	$4.32
EV Truck/SUV	43.2	$15.12	$6.91

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 12 hours ago

Origin

Gwynn Oak, MD

Evening in Gwynn Oak on Sunday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delmar, MD

Evening in Delmar on Sunday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°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

1 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

2h 37m 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 Gwynn Oak, MD to Delmar, MD covers 108 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.87 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Delmar, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Rehoboth along the way.

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Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Delmar, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Delmar, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Gwynn Oak, MD

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Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 37m on the road

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