Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Glenmont, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD to Glenmont, MD is 32.4 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Columbia Pike and I 70 Extension, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. This route is ideal if you're looking for a relatively short trip with minimal highway time. It's a practical option for a quick journey between these two Maryland locations.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.4 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This drive has a "turn-heavy local" profile, meaning you'll navigate through various local roads. With only 17% highway share, most of your time will be spent on surface streets, interspersed with stretches of Columbia Pike and the I 70 Extension. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 16.4 miles on Columbia Pike, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more frequent turns. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation.
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 8.3 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 32.4 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 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 200 Toll West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Glenmont, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Ellicott City and Ashton.
Washington
Ellicott City
Ashton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| I 70 Extension | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Randolph Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Intercounty Connector | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Glenmont, MD.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70 Extension
Take the exit
Merge onto US 29
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto MD 200 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MD 650
Turn right onto Randolph Road
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MD 97
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Glenmont, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.37 one way
$10.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Glenmont on Friday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
75°F
Columbia, MD
16 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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