Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forestville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
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Forestville, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forestville, MD covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haddon Avenue | — | — |
| Hillsdale Road | — | — |
| West Forest Park Avenue | — | — |
| Ingleside Avenue | — | — |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | — | — |
| South Rolling Road | — | — |
| I 195 East | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Haddon Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Forestville, MD.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
177 ft
·
12 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
6
Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rolling Road
8
Continue on South Rolling Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Rolling Road
9
Turn left onto I 195 East
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 195 East
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Washington
11
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
43 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
MD 4 North/West: Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
525 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
14
Take the exit slight right toward Marlboro Pike
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
15
Turn straight onto Forestville Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Forestville Road
16
Turn left onto Marlboro Pike
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marlboro Pike
17
Turn left onto Pumphrey Drive
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pumphrey Drive
18
Turn left
39 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Forestville, MD
Afternoon in Forestville on Saturday
Local time
3:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
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 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
44.7 mi in 1h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Haddon Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forestville, MD is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forestville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to Forestville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Forestville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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