Origin
Taneytown, MD
Afternoon in Taneytown on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taneytown, 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
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taneytown, MD
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Gwynn Oak, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Taneytown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 37.6 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 Baltimore Boulevard, Taneytown Pike, Northwest Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on Baltimore Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.6 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 37.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 10 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 early in the drive near MD 140 / East Baltimore Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 37.6 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: near the start (MD 140 / East Baltimore Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MD 140 / East Baltimore Street
Turn right onto MD 140 / East Baltimore Street
Navigation decision point
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795 / Northwest Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
8
34 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown
5
37.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Haddon Avenue
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Taneytown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Randallstown along the way.
Randallstown
34 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Boulevard | 10 mi | 15m |
| Taneytown Pike | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Northwest Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Liberty Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Westminster Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Heights Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Trevanion Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Boulevard
— 10 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taneytown, MD and Gwynn Oak, MD.
1
Start on Reindollar Street
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Reindollar Street
2
Turn right onto MD 140
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Baltimore Street
3
Turn right onto Trevanion Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Trevanion Road
4
Turn left onto Antrim Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Antrim Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto MD 140
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Taneytown Pike
6
Continue on MD 140
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Taneytown Pike
7
Continue on MD 140
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
College View Boulevard
8
Continue on MD 97; MD 140
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Baltimore Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MD 140
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Westminster Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 795
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 695
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 18
Toward MD 26: Lochearn, Randallstown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto MD 26
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Liberty Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on MD 26
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Heights Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Gwynn Oak Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gwynn Oak Avenue
17
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
18
Turn left
60 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Taneytown, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Taneytown, 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
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Gwynn Oak on Friday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
New Mexico, MD
19 mi in
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 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
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 Taneytown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD covers 37.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Boulevard, Taneytown Pike, Northwest Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Taneytown, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.23 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 12 decision points packed into just 37.6 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: near the start (MD 140 / East Baltimore Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (I 795 / Northwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Taneytown, MD to Gwynn Oak, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Randallstown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield.
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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