Origin
Savage, MD
Morning in Savage on Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savage, 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
33m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
Savage, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Savage, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 18.2 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Washington Boulevard, Ingleside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Savage, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 18.2 miles and takes about 33m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near I 95.
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 9 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
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 47A-B
Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshal...
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 166: Catonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 47B
Toward MD 166: Catonsville
8
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MD 166
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166 toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College o...
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Savage, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs point toward Catonsville and Community College Of Baltimore County.
Catonsville
9.3 mi in
|
~14m
Community College Of Baltimore County
11 mi in
|
~16m
|
via MD 166
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Washington Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| MD 166 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Metropolitan Boulevard | 0.9 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 5.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savage, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Baltimore Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Street
2
Continue on Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Howard Street
3
Turn left onto US 1
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Boulevard
4
Turn left onto MD 175
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Rouse Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 North: Baltimore
6
Merge onto I 95
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 47A-B
Toward I 195 East, MD 166: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Catonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 47B
Toward MD 166: Catonsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto MD 166
0.9 mi
·
56 sec
·
Metropolitan Boulevard
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 166
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
MD 166
Toward MD 166: Catonsville, Community College of Baltimore County
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
12
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on North Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Forest Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn slight left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
15
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
16
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
11:07 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
33m 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 Savage, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 18.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Washington Boulevard, Ingleside Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Savage, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 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 9 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Savage, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs point toward Catonsville and Community College Of Baltimore County.
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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