Baltimore metro, MD relocation guide
Moving to Gambrills, MD
About Gambrills
Gambrills refers to two neighboring places in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, located in the Annapolis metro area: the unincorporated community of Gambrills, and the Gambrills census-designated place (CDP). The area was named after Augustine Gambrill, a plantation owner. The CDP covers an expansive range that falls within the communities of Crofton, Waugh Chapel, and Odenton.

Home prices in Gambrills
The median list in Gambrills is $525,000.
Commuting from Gambrills
- MARC Penn Line serves the county at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Penn Line runs Baltimore Penn Station–Washington Union Station.
- MTA Light RailLink has two southern branches serving BWI Airport and Glen Burnie/Cromwell.
- Highways: I-95, I-695, MD-100, MD-32, US-50 (to Annapolis and across to the Eastern Shore).
- Approximate drive to downtown Baltimore: ~20–35 minutes from most of the county; to downtown Washington, D.C.: ~35–55 minutes (longer at peak). MARC Penn Line BWI–Union Station is roughly 35–45 minutes (approximate).
- Gambrills is located along Maryland Route 175 (Annapolis Road), and extends south and southeast around the town of Crofton.
Schools in Gambrills
Public schools: Anne Arundel County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Gambrills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gambrills, MD?
The median list in Gambrills is $525,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Gambrills, MD?
MARC Penn Line serves the county at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Penn Line runs Baltimore Penn Station–Washington Union Station. - Which school district serves Gambrills, MD?
Gambrills is served by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.