Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
Baltimore Highlands, MD
Styves Exantus
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Baltimore Highlands, MD covers 8.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Caton Avenue, West Patapsco Avenue, Hilton Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.5 miles on South Caton Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.7 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: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Eldorado Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2 miles (Denison Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Denison Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Hilton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Caton Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| West Patapsco Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Hilton Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Garrison Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Annapolis Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Hilton Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Virginia Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Baltimore Highlands, MD.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
Turn left onto MD 26
Turn slight right onto Berwyn Avenue
Turn slight right onto Garrison Boulevard
Turn left onto Windsor Avenue
Turn right onto Denison Street
Turn left onto Bloomingdale Road
Turn right onto North Hilton Street
Continue on US 40 Truck
Turn straight onto North Hilton Street
Turn straight onto South Caton Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto South Caton Avenue
Continue on West Patapsco Avenue
Turn right onto MD 648
Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Baltimore Highlands on Friday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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