Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Riverside, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
Riverside, MD
Sjuan Dogjani
Trip Overview
Gwynn Oak to Riverside is 31 miles and takes about 54 minutes via John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and Maryland, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads. Given its short duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger travel plan in the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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
This route features a significant portion on highways, with about 33% of the drive utilizing major roads like the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway and Express Toll Lanes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11 miles on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, offering a period of consistent travel before transitioning to more local roads. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction, particularly as you get closer to your destination. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that blends highway speeds with more intricate urban navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 21 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 21 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
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~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
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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 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Moravia Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Reisterstown Road | 0.4 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 Riverside, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Church Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Creek Road
22
Turn right onto Allison Court
290 ft
·
14 sec
·
Allison Court
23
Turn right onto Collier Lane
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Collier Lane
24
Continue on Collier Lane
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Collier Lane
25
Arrive at destination
Collier Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 33m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverside, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Riverside, 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
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Riverside, MD
Late night in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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
54m 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 Riverside, MD covers 31 miles and takes about 54m 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 15.5 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 $5.14 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 21 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 Riverside, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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