How far is Kettering, MD from Woodlawn, MD?
The driving distance from Kettering, MD to Woodlawn, MD is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kettering and Woodlawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kettering and Woodlawn.
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Start on Largo Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Largo Road
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Continue on Landover Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Landover Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, I 495 North: College Park, Baltimore
2934 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 North: BWI Marshall Airport, Baltimore North, Baltimore-Washington Parkway
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 295 North: Baltimore, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
17.9 mi · 25 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe
103 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
2277 ft · 50 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 122: Woodlawn
1616 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 122 East: Woodlawn, Security Boulevard
744 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Security Boulevard
1983 ft · 52 sec · Security Boulevard
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Turn left onto Woodlawn Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Woodlawn Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodlawn Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kettering and Woodlawn.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kettering and Scattered Rain Showers near Woodlawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kettering to Woodlawn?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Fort George G Mead Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Kettering and 21.6 miles from Woodlawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kettering and Scattered Rain Showers near Woodlawn.
Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Pennsylvania Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kettering and Woodlawn. Straight-line distance: 30.64 mi (49.31 km).
#1 Kettering
Kettering is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8845600, -76.8146900 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodlawn
Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3228800, -76.7280300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodlawn Drive (-76.728138, 39.322977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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