Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Night in Gwynn Oak on Thursday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Edgewater, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
Edgewater, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Edgewater, MD covers 33.8 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 97, Baltimore Beltway, Ingleside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on I 97. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Edgewater, MD covers 33.8 miles and takes about 49m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 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 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay...
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 665: Riva Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 22
Toward MD 665: Riva Road
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
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 MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 97 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Solomons Island Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Aris T Allen Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore National Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 97
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Edgewater, MD.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
3
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
4
Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Forest Park Avenue
5
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Baltimore National Pike
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 695
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 97
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 97
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 97
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 97
Toward Bay Bridge
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 22
Toward MD 665: Riva Road
14
Continue on MD 665
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Aris T Allen Boulevard
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MD 2: Parole, Edgewater
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto MD 2
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Solomons Island Road
17
Continue on MD 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Solomons Island Road
18
Turn right onto Poplar Point Road
434 ft
·
19 sec
·
Poplar Point Road
19
Turn right
380 ft
·
27 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edgewater, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edgewater, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Edgewater, MD
Night in Edgewater on Thursday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
13 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
49m 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 Edgewater, MD covers 33.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 97, Baltimore Beltway, Ingleside Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $5.60 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Gwynn Oak, MD to Edgewater, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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