Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Saturday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to North East, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
North East, MD
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Gwynn Oak, MD to North East, MD covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Haddon Avenue, Eldorado Avenue, Liberty Heights Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haddon Avenue | — | — |
| Eldorado Avenue | — | — |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | — | — |
| Reisterstown Road | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| West North Avenue | — | — |
| Belair Road | — | — |
| Sinclair Lane | — | — |
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 North East, MD.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Haddon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eldorado Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Eldorado Avenue
4
Turn left onto Liberty Heights Avenue
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Liberty Heights Avenue
5
Turn slight right
433 ft
·
16 sec
6
Continue on Reisterstown Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Reisterstown Road
7
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
8
Turn left onto West North Avenue
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West North Avenue
9
Turn left onto Belair Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Belair Road
10
Turn right onto Sinclair Lane
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sinclair Lane
11
Turn right onto Bowleys Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowleys Lane
12
Continue on Moravia Park Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Moravia Park Drive
13
Turn right onto Moravia Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Moravia Road
14
Continue on Moravia Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Moravia Road
15
Turn left onto I 95 Toll North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 95 Toll North
16
Merge slight right onto Express Toll Lanes
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
17
Keep slight right
299 ft
·
4 sec
18
Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
31 mi
·
35 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
MD 272: North East, Rising Sun
20
Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MD 272 South: North East
21
Turn straight onto North East Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North East Road
22
Continue on North Mauldin Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Mauldin Avenue
23
Continue on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left onto West Street
390 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Street
25
Turn left onto South Mauldin Avenue
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Mauldin Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 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
$8.55 one way
$17.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
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.
Destination
North East, MD
Afternoon in North East on Saturday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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?
51.6 mi in 1h 17m 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.
26 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 North East, MD is easy. At 1h 17m 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 North East, 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 17m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 North East, 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 North East, 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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