How far is Woodlawn, MD from Baltimore, MD?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Baltimore, MD is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
31.14 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.9 mi
44.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.9 mi
Kilometers
44.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.12 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn
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
Fort George G Mead Junction
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Woodlawn
15.5 mi
00h 23m
To Baltimore
15.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 72nd Avenue

    750 ft · 34 sec · 72nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gallatin Street

    1118 ft · 51 sec · Gallatin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1779 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

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

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

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

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    24.5 mi · 34 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Paca Street

    1449 ft · 39 sec · South Paca Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Baltimore Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    86 m · 26 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fayette Street

    65 m · 6 sec · East Fayette Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fayette Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
24.5 mi · 79%
Capital Beltway
1.92 mi · 6%
Annapolis Road
1.73 mi · 6%
Russell Street
1.03 mi · 3%
West Baltimore Street
0.59 mi · 2%
MD 295 North
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

24.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort George G Mead Junction
00h 23m from Woodlawn
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Woodlawn and Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 15.5 miles from Woodlawn and 15.7 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort George G Mead Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort George G Mead Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort George G Mead Junction.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

11 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

20 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

Rockville station

31 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 27.9 mi (44.9 km).

Woodlawn

#1 Woodlawn

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,334
Coordinates38.9495600, -76.8913600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Baltimore

#2 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: 72nd Avenue (-76.891258, 38.949549)
End: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 Woodlawn and Baltimore. The current time is 01:02:54.

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.