How far is Frederick, MD from Woodlawn, MD?

The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Woodlawn, MD is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.6 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.48 mi
68.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.48 mi
Kilometers
68.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.6 mi
Kilometers
83.05 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Frederick
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederick
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Woodlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederick
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
Washington Grove
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Frederick
25.8 mi
00h 35m
To Woodlawn
25.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Patrick Street

    37 m · 8 sec · East Patrick Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    133 m · 19 sec · North Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North East Street

    1 km · 2 min · North East Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    742 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buckeystown Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 South

    1247 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    15.6 mi · 20 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 450 West: Bladensburg

    156 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Annapolis Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gallatin Street

    1118 ft · 54 sec · Gallatin Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 72nd Avenue

    750 ft · 33 sec · 72nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 72nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
28.2 mi · 55%
Capital Beltway
15.6 mi · 30%
I 270 South
2.99 mi · 6%
Buckeystown Pike
1.72 mi · 3%
Annapolis Road
1.16 mi · 2%
North East Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington Grove
00h 35m from Frederick
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers near Woodlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Washington Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Frederick and 25.8 miles from Woodlawn.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers near Woodlawn.

Stop Ideas Near Washington Grove

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 Washington Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 2.2 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington Grove.

RAIL

Rockville station

7 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

31 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

34 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Woodlawn. Straight-line distance: 42.48 mi (68.36 km).

Frederick

#1 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Woodlawn

#2 Woodlawn

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,334
Coordinates38.9495600, -76.8913600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederick (-77.41054, 39.41427)
End: Woodlawn (-76.89136, 38.94956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.87
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.44 $14.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $4.95 $9.02 $18.03
Diesel $5.98 $10.88 $21.77

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederick and Woodlawn. The current time is 01:14:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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