Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
72.1 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Lubomir Satko
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Charlotte Hall, MD covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Haddon Avenue, Hillsdale Road, West Forest Park Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.60 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
36 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 72.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haddon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillsdale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Forest Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ingleside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore National Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 695 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 97 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Charlotte Hall, MD.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
Turn right onto Baltimore National Pike
Take the ramp left toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton
Continue on Crain Highway
Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
Turn left onto Leonardtown Road
Continue on Three Notch Road
Turn right onto Golden Beach Road
Turn left onto Charlotte Hall Road
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 72.1 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 53m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte Hall, MD than in the middle of the route.
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 72.1 miles and 1h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Gwynn Oak, MD · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 72.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Charlotte Hall, 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 Charlotte Hall, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.60 one way
$23.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.05 | $26.11 |
| premium | $4.95 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Charlotte Hall on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
36 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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