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Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Accokeek, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

57.1 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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Downtown Gwynn Oak, MD, MD

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Downtown Accokeek, MD, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Accokeek, MD covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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, Indian Head Highway, Anacostia Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.47 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.

Midpoint

28.5 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway 23.2 mi 32m
Indian Head Highway 9.1 mi 13m
Anacostia Freeway 8.4 mi 13m
MD 166 3.3 mi 3m
Ingleside Avenue 2.8 mi 5m
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway 2.2 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 Accokeek, 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

2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on DC 295

8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward Indian Head Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward MD 210 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto MD 210

9.1 mi · 13 min · Indian Head Highway
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Livingston Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Livingston Road
19

Turn left

0.1 mi · 45 sec
20

Arrive at 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 28.5 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 13 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.5 miles or 46m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Accokeek, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gwynn Oak, MD

This is one driving day of about 57.1 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 23.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Riverdale Park, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riverdale Park, MD

29 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

Catonsville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riverdale Park, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Toastique

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Washington, District of Columbia

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.8

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12024845200

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

2.7 mi

Europe Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Baltimore, Maryland

2 mi

Toastique

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.8

Washington, District of Columbia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12024845200

Visit website

Royal Spice Nepalese & Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 8.2

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14105895166

Visit website

Europe Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18884504555

G & M Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 8.2

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14106361777

Visit website

Art and Soul at YOTEL Washington DC

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 40.8

Washington, District of Columbia

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+12023937777

Visit website

The Silk Road Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Pikesville, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14102057717

Visit website

Spring Cafe "A Taste of Authentic Afghan Cuisine"

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: Closed

+16673201703

Visit website

Daniela | Pasta & Pastries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14437599320

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 16.3

Jessup, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.3

Hanover, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.3

Hanover, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVsmart Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 8.2

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006869243

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 28.5

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.4

Laurel, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 12.2

Hanover, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 28.5

Greenbelt, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14106851109

Visit website

Escapology Escape Room National Harbor

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 44.8

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+13015501873

Visit website

The Capital Wheel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 44.8

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: 4–10 pm

+13018428650

Visit website

National Harbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 44.8

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776285427

Visit website

The Awakening

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 44.8

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Mount Vernon Trail

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 44.8

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17032892500

Visit website

Wonderfly Arena - Arbutus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 8.2

Arbutus, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14102042224

Visit website

Piscataway Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 57.1

Accokeek, Maryland

+13017634600

Visit website

Sankofa Children's Museum of African Cultures

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baltimore, Maryland

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14437087046

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Indian Head

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Indian Head
7
46.6 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 210 South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.47 one way

$18.93 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.37 $20.74
premium $4.93 $11.07 $22.15
diesel $5.61 $12.61 $25.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.1 0 $6.00 $2.74
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Gwynn Oak, MD

Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Saturday

Local time

3:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Accokeek, MD

Afternoon in Accokeek on Saturday

Local time

3:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

1 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 31m 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.

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...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour $20 near mile 41.3
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.

What kind of drive is this?

57.1 mi in 1h 31m, mostly highway — 23.2 mi of that is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Indian Head Highway. 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 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 12 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.

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 Accokeek, MD, road signs point toward Annapolis and Indian Head.

Annapolis

34.5 mi in | ~55m

Indian Head

45.6 mi in | ~1h 12m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Accokeek, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Accokeek, MD before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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