Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Evening in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Silver Hill, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
Silver Hill, MD
Robert So
Trip Overview
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, MD 166, Ingleside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 41.8 miles, with most of the trip on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and MD 166. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and MD 166. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.8 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese 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
10.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
8
34.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
7
36.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota...
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Silver Hill, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Kenilworth Terrace.
Annapolis
34.5 mi in
|
~55m
Kenilworth Terrace
36.1 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 23.2 mi | 32m |
| MD 166 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Fort Davis Drive Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Rolling Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Minnesota Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 23.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Silver Hill, 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
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MD 166
Toward I 195 East
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2B
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MD 295
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on MD 201
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
259 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
343 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Davis Drive Southeast
20
At end of road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
21
Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southern Avenue Southeast
22
Turn left onto MD 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Branch Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5
260 ft
·
9 sec
·
Branch Avenue
24
Turn left onto MD 414
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bonita Street
25
Turn right onto MD 414
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Silver Hill Road
26
Arrive at destination
MD 414
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Silver Hill, MD
The final approach into Silver Hill, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| premium | $4.95 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Silver Hill, MD
Evening in Silver Hill on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Silver Hill, MD covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, MD 166, Ingleside 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 20.9 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 $6.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.8 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Silver Hill, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Kenilworth Terrace.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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