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Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Seabrook, MD

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

54m

Distance

36.8 mi

59 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Seabrook, MD covers 36.8 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Ingleside Avenue, West Forest Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.4 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 54m highway drive covering 36.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Ingleside Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.4 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 17 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 26.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Ingleside Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near MD 166.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 36.8 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 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
34.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham

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 20B-A Toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
8
35.2 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 450 East: Lanham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward MD 450 East: Lanham
6
36.6 mi into trip | ~54m in | Carter Avenue

Turn left onto Carter Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Seabrook, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Lanham along the way.

Lanham

34.9 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 26.4 mi 31m
Ingleside Avenue 2.8 mi 5m
West Forest Park Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Annapolis Road 1.3 mi 2m
South Rolling Road 1.2 mi 2m
Bloomsbury Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Hillsdale Road 0.9 mi 2m
MD 166 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 26.4 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Seabrook, 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

26 mi · 31 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 20B-A Toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

249 ft · 8 sec
Toward MD 450 East: Lanham Use the left / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto MD 450

1.3 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
15

Turn left onto Carter Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Carter Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto Worrell Avenue

158 ft · 6 sec · Worrell Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Worrell Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.4 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 miles.

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 36.8 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.4 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seabrook, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Gwynn Oak, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 36.8 miles and 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 26.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.4 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Seabrook, MD

The final approach into Seabrook, 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 Seabrook, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $20 near mile 27.9
Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow
Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.10 one way

$12.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.68 $13.36
premium $4.93 $7.14 $14.27
diesel $5.61 $8.12 $16.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.36

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Gwynn Oak, MD

Late night in Gwynn Oak on Wednesday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Seabrook, MD

Late night in Seabrook on Wednesday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 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 Seabrook, MD covers 36.8 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Ingleside Avenue, West Forest Park 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 18.4 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 $6.10 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 36.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Seabrook, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Lanham along the way.

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