Origin
Perryman, MD
Morning in Perryman on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perryman, 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
58m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Perryman, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 33.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, East Northern Parkway, White Marsh Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 33.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.4 miles in near Spesutia Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Spesutia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Spesutia Road
Turn left onto Spesutia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
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 Perryman, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Middle River along the way.
Middle River
17.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| East Northern Parkway | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| White Marsh Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Perring Parkway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Riverside Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Belvedere Avenue | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryman, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on MD 159
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Perryman Road
2
Continue on MD 159
171 ft
·
11 sec
·
Perryman Road
3
Continue on MD 159
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Perryman Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Spesutia Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spesutia Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Philadelphia Boulevard
6
Continue on US 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Highway
7
Turn left onto MD 543
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverside Parkway
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 67
Toward MD 43: White Marsh, Middle River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 43 West: White Marsh
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto MD 43
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
White Marsh Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto I 695
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 30A
Toward MD 41 South: Perring Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MD 41
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Perring Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
18
Turn straight onto East Northern Parkway
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
East Northern Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto West Belvedere Avenue
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belvedere Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Belvieu Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Belvieu Avenue
21
Turn left onto Eldorado Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eldorado Avenue
22
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
23
Turn right
60 ft
·
4 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Perryman, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Perryman, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gwynn Oak, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gwynn Oak, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Gwynn Oak, MD
Morning in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 8 to 12 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
20 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
58m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Perryman, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 33.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, East Northern Parkway, White Marsh Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Perryman, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Spesutia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Perryman, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Middle River along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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