Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Friendly, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
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Friendly, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Friendly, MD covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, MD 337, Ingleside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 53.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and MD 337. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and MD 337. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Haddon Avenue
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 166
Turn left onto MD 166 toward I 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 195 East
7
8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
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 9
Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate...
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
MD 337 / Forestville Road
Turn right onto MD 337 / Forestville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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 Gwynn Oak, MD to Friendly, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Morningside along the way.
Morningside
45.1 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 36.6 mi | 45m |
| MD 337 | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Allentown Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Rolling Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 36.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Friendly, 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
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto MD 166
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rolling Road
8
Continue on MD 166
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Rolling Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 166
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
MD 166
Toward I 195 East
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
37 mi
·
45 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 9
Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto MD 337
426 ft
·
12 sec
·
Forestville Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto MD 337
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
MD 337
Toward MD 337 South
15
Continue on Allentown Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Allentown Road
16
Arrive at destination
Allentown Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Friendly, MD
The final approach into Friendly, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Friendly, MD
Afternoon in Friendly on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 5 mph
10% chance
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
5 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
1h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Friendly, MD covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, MD 337, Ingleside Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 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 $8.89 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Friendly, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Morningside along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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