Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Perryman, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Perryman, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Perryman, MD covers 33.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Express Toll Lanes, West North Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 33.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 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 left onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Eldorado Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue
Turn left onto MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left toward I 95 Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 Toll North
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MD 543: Belcamp
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward MD 543: Belcamp
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 12m |
| Express Toll Lanes | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| West North Avenue | 3.1 mi | 8m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Sinclair Lane | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Riverside Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Spesutia Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 11 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Perryman, MD.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Eldorado Avenue
4
Turn left onto MD 26
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Liberty Heights Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight right
432 ft
·
16 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on MD 140
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Reisterstown Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West North Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 1; US 40 Truck
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Belair Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Sinclair Lane
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sinclair Lane
11
Turn right onto Bowleys Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowleys Lane
12
Continue on Moravia Park Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Moravia Park Drive
13
Turn right onto Moravia Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Moravia Road
14
Continue on Moravia Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Moravia Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 Toll North
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto Express Toll Lanes
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft
·
3 sec
18
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
12 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 80
Toward MD 543: Belcamp
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto MD 543
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto US 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 40
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Philadelphia Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Spesutia Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spesutia Road
24
Turn straight onto MD 159
468 ft
·
14 sec
·
Perryman Road
25
Continue on MD 159
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Perryman Road
Use the right lane.
26
Arrive at destination
MD 159
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 35m 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 33.7 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 Perryman, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Perryman, 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
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
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 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $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
Perryman, MD
Morning in Perryman on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
3 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
57m 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 Perryman, MD covers 33.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Express Toll Lanes, West North 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 $5.59 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 20 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (MD 26 / Liberty Heights Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gwynn Oak, MD to Perryman, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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