How far is Rockville, MD from Woodlawn, MD?

The driving distance from Rockville, MD to Woodlawn, MD is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.31 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.31 mi
Kilometers
63.26 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive Woodlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Rockville
19.6 mi
00h 24m
To Woodlawn
19.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Rockville and Woodlawn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    91 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1648 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Veirs Mill Road

    2844 ft · 1 min · Veirs Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto First Street

    2769 ft · 1 min · First Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Norbeck Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Norbeck Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1525 ft · 38 sec · Georgia Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll East

    2675 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    7 mi · 9 min · Intercounty Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Silver Spring, Columbia

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Columbia

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    16.5 mi · 22 min · Columbia Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Security Boulevard

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Security Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Security Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kernan Drive

    1739 ft · 1 min · Kernan Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Windsor Mill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Drive

    21 m · 2 sec · Woodlawn Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodlawn Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.5 mi · 42%
Intercounty Connector
7.03 mi · 18%
I 70 East
6.66 mi · 17%
Norbeck Road
3.58 mi · 9%
Windsor Mill Road
1.13 mi · 3%
Security Boulevard
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

16.5 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 24m from Rockville
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockville 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 Rockville to Woodlawn?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Rockville and 19.8 miles from Woodlawn.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
City of Rockville
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Rockville

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews Government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Woodlawn. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population69,512
Coordinates39.0840000, -77.1527600
Altitude137
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: South Washington Street (-77.152887, 39.083997)
End: Woodlawn Drive (-76.728138, 39.322977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.79
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.89 $11.79
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $5.15 $7.15 $14.31
Diesel $6.36 $8.84 $17.69

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 Rockville and Woodlawn. The current time is 22:39:52.

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.