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Trip from North East, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD

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

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

52 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

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Downtown North East, MD, MD

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Downtown Gwynn Oak, MD, MD

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Trip Overview

North East, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD is 52 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Maryland, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, suggesting it's not a high-speed interstate cruise. With a short duration and modest distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway 31.9 mi 36m
East Northern Parkway 4.9 mi 11m
White Marsh Boulevard 3.9 mi 6m
Perring Parkway 2.5 mi 4m
North East Road 1.7 mi 2m
West Belvedere Avenue 1.7 mi 5m
Baltimore Beltway 1.5 mi 2m
South Mauldin Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 31.9 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North East, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.

1

Start on MD 272

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mauldin Avenue
2

Continue on MD 272

1.7 mi · 2 min · North East Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
4

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · this road
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
6

Merge onto I 95

31 mi · 36 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

0.6 mi · 42 sec · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 67 Toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward MD 43 West: White Marsh Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto MD 43

3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11

Merge onto I 695

1.5 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 54 sec
Exit 30A Toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway Use the right lane.
13

Turn straight onto MD 41

2.5 mi · 4 min · Perring Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec
15

Turn straight onto East Northern Parkway

4.9 mi · 11 min · East Northern Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto West Belvedere Avenue

1.7 mi · 5 min · West Belvedere Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Belvieu Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Belvieu Avenue
18

Turn left onto Eldorado Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Eldorado Avenue
19

Turn right onto Haddon Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Haddon Avenue
20

Turn right

60 ft · 4 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Essex, MD

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

Havre de Grace, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Bel Air, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from North East, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Baltimore

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
5
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67 Toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
7
35.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 43 West: White Marsh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MD 43 West: White Marsh
7
41.5 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 30A Toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.62 one way

$17.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.44 $18.88
premium $4.93 $10.08 $20.17
diesel $5.61 $11.48 $22.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.55 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

North East, MD

Afternoon in North East on Saturday

Local time

4:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gwynn Oak, MD

Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Saturday

Local time

4:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

SE 8 to 13 mph 3% chance 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

7 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 18m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features a relatively low highway share of 14%. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, with the longest continuous stretch on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway measuring 31.9 miles. After leaving the highway, expect more frequent intersections and changes in speed as you navigate through more developed areas. The profile indicates a drive with many turns, so stay alert for exits and lane changes.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

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 52 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from North East, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Middle River along the way.

Middle River

35.5 mi in | ~43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 52 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. 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 Gwynn Oak, 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 95 / John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gwynn Oak, 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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