Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Temple Hills, MD

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

51 mi

82 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 9m ★

6 AM

1h 15m

8 AM

1h 27m

10 AM

1h 19m

12 PM

1h 18m

3 PM

1h 20m

5 PM

1h 26m

8 PM

1h 11m

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 Temple Hills, MD covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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 38.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.44 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

25.5 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 51 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Ingleside Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.7 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 21 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 38.7 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 51 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 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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

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

47.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7A; 7B Toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Silver Hill

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 7B Toward Silver Hill

47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Auth Road, Strayer University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Auth Road, Strayer University

Towns Along This Route

Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Temple Hills, MD, road signs point toward Silver Hill and Strayer University.

Silver Hill

47.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Strayer University

47.5 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	38.7 mi	48m
Ingleside Avenue	2.8 mi	5m
West Forest Park Avenue	1.4 mi	3m
Branch Avenue	1.4 mi	1m
South Rolling Road	1.2 mi	2m
Bloomsbury Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
Saint Barnabas Road	0.9 mi	1m
Hillsdale Road	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 38.7 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Temple Hills, MD.

Start on the route

59 ft · 6 sec · the route

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

177 ft · 12 sec · Haddon Avenue

Turn left onto Hillsdale Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hillsdale Road

Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Forest Park Avenue

Continue on Ingleside Avenue

2.8 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue

Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Rolling Road

Continue on South Rolling Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Rolling Road

Turn left onto I 195 East

0.7 mi · 47 sec · I 195 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Washington

Merge slight left

39 mi · 48 min

Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

0.1 mi · 17 sec · MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill

Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Silver Hill

Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University

292 ft · 15 sec · Auth Road, Strayer University

Turn left onto Auth Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Auth Road

Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

1.4 mi · 1 min · Branch Avenue

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint Barnabas Road

Turn left onto Temple Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Temple Hill Road

Continue on Temple Hill Road

125 ft · 3 sec · Temple Hill Road

Arrive at your destination

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 25.5 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 51 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.5 miles or 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 3m

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

Before You Leave

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 51 miles and 1h 14m.

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 38.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.5 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

26 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Temple Hills, MD

The final approach into Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills, 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

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 28.1

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

$8.44 one way

$16.88 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$9.23	$18.47
premium	$4.92	$9.88	$19.77
diesel	$5.64	$11.33	$22.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.3	$5.35	$2.45
Efficient EV	12.8	$4.46	$2.04
EV Truck/SUV	20.4	$7.14	$3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Gwynn Oak, MD

Morning in Gwynn Oak on Monday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Temple Hills, MD

Morning in Temple Hills on Monday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Cloudy

S 13 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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

2 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 14m 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 Temple Hills, MD covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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 25.5 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 $8.44 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.

Between Gwynn Oak, MD and Temple Hills, MD, road signs point toward Silver Hill and Strayer University.

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