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Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Suitland, MD

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

42 mi

68 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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 Suitland, MD covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 $6.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 42 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 42 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 23 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 early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Haddon Avenue

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

Navigation decision point

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
8
35.2 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens

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 Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens

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 Suitland, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Aquatic Gardens.

Annapolis

34.5 mi in | ~55m

Aquatic Gardens

35.2 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 23.2 mi 32m
MD 166 3.3 mi 3m
Ingleside Avenue 2.8 mi 5m
Addison Road 2.2 mi 4m
Eastern Avenue Northeast 1.8 mi 3m
Silver Hill Road 1.7 mi 3m
West Forest Park Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
South Rolling Road 1.2 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 Suitland, 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

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Eastern Avenue, Aquatic Gardens Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on Kenilworth Avenue

416 ft · 17 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast

1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
17

Turn sharp left onto MD 704

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
18

Turn right onto Addison Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Addison Road
19

Continue on Walker Mill Road

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Walker Mill Road
20

Continue on MD 458

1.7 mi · 3 min · Silver Hill Road
21

Turn left onto Suitland Road

310 ft · 23 sec · Suitland Road
22

Turn left

92 ft · 6 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 36m into the drive

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

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

Forestville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laurel, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Suitland, MD

The final approach into Suitland, 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

$6.96 one way

$13.93 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.63 $15.25
premium $4.93 $8.15 $16.29
diesel $5.61 $9.27 $18.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Gwynn Oak, MD

Night in Gwynn Oak on Thursday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Suitland, MD

Night in Suitland on Thursday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

15 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

1h 9m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Suitland, MD covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 21 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 $6.96 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 42 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Suitland, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Aquatic Gardens.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

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