Origin
North Laurel, MD
Morning in North Laurel on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Laurel, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Laurel, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Laurel, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 22.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia Pike, I 70, MD 216 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Columbia Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from North Laurel, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 22.3 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout toward US 29 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 29 North
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge onto US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25A
Toward I 70 East: Baltimore
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Security Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 94
Toward Security Boulevard
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| I 70 | 6 mi | 7m |
| MD 216 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Security Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Haddon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Pike
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Laurel, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on MD 216
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 216
2
Enter roundabout
28 ft
·
0 sec
Toward US 29 North
3
Continue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 29 North
4
Merge onto US 29
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward I 70 East: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 70
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 70
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 94
Toward Security Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto MD 122
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Security Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
11
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
12
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Gwynn Oak, MD
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Laurel, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 22.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia Pike, I 70, MD 216. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from North Laurel, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Laurel, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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