How far is Clinton, MD from Woodlawn, MD?

The driving distance from Clinton, MD to Woodlawn, MD is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.04 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.61 mi
63.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.61 mi
Kilometers
63.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.04 mi
Kilometers
80.53 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlawn
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Fri, Oct 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Woodlawn
Fri, Oct 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Clinton
24.4 mi
00h 31m
To Woodlawn
25.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Woodlawn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Woodlawn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodyard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodyard Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward MD 5 North: Washington

    2050 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge

    683 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe

    103 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    2277 ft · 50 sec · Washington Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 122: Woodlawn

    1616 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 122 East: Woodlawn, Security Boulevard

    744 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    1983 ft · 52 sec · Security Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodlawn Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Woodlawn Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodlawn Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Woodlawn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 36%
Capital Beltway
14.2 mi · 28%
Baltimore Beltway
4.48 mi · 9%
Branch Avenue
3.29 mi · 7%
Southwestern Boulevard
2.06 mi · 4%
Metropolitan Boulevard
1.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

17.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 31m from Clinton
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton and Chance Rain Showers near Woodlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Woodlawn?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Clinton and 25.7 miles from Woodlawn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clinton and Chance Rain Showers near Woodlawn.

Stop Ideas Near South Laurel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
City of Bowie
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Woodlawn. Straight-line distance: 39.61 mi (63.74 km).

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#1 Clinton

Clinton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7651100, -76.8983100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
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#2 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3228800, -76.7280300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.898303, 38.765092)
End: Woodlawn Drive (-76.728138, 39.322977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $4.84 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $5.15 $9.06 $18.11
Diesel $6.36 $11.20 $22.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Woodlawn. The current time is 23:30:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.