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Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
129.9 mi
209 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
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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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Princess Anne, MD
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The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Princess Anne, MD covers 129.9 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Sussex Highway, Shore Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
64.9 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 129.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 4.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 129.9 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: at 4.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): 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 ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13 toward US 13, US 50 East: Norfolk, Ocean City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Princess Anne, MD, road signs point toward Rehoboth and Ocean City.
Rehoboth
Ocean City
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 27m |
| Sussex Highway | 18.9 mi | 25m |
| Shore Highway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Salisbury Bypass | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Seashore Highway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| US 50 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Arundel Expressway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Princess Anne, 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
Turn right onto US 40
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 695
Take the exit
Continue on MD 10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
Turn left onto MD 2
Continue on MD 2
Take the exit
Merge onto US 50; US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
Turn left onto MD 404
Continue on Shore Highway
Take the exit onto MD 404 Business
Turn slight right onto MD 404 Business
Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
Turn left onto Legion Road
Turn right onto MD 313; MD 404
Continue on DE 404
At end of road, turn left onto DE 404 Business
At end of road, turn right onto US 13 Business; DE 404 Business
Turn right onto US 13
Continue on US 13
Take the exit onto US 13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13
Merge onto US 13; US 50
Continue on US 13
Continue on US 13
Take the exit
Continue on UMES Boulevard
Enter roundabout
Continue
Turn straight onto MD 675
Turn left onto Washington Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 64.9 miles or 1h 36m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Princess Anne, MD than in the middle of the route.
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 129.9 miles and 3h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.9 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Princess Anne, 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 Princess Anne, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.54 one way
$43.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.59 | $47.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Princess Anne on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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