How far is Woodlawn, MD from Chillum, MD?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Chillum, MD is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
35.14 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.53 mi
45.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.55 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chillum
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Fri, Oct 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive Chillum
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
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 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
Jessup
MD

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

From Woodlawn
17.5 mi
00h 25m
To Chillum
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodlawn Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Woodlawn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto MD 122

    42 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Security Boulevard

    2775 ft · 1 min · Security Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    106 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 212 West: Calverton

    3254 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Powder Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Riggs Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Riggs Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riggs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
19.5 mi · 56%
Baltimore Beltway
5.13 mi · 15%
Riggs Road
4.98 mi · 14%
Powder Mill Road
2.38 mi · 7%
Woodlawn Drive
1.06 mi · 3%
I 695 South
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

19.1 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 25m from Woodlawn
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Woodlawn and 17.6 miles from Chillum.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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 Jessup and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13.2 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 Jessup.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

8 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

23 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

33 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Chillum. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.92 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3228800, -76.7280300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Chillum

#2 Chillum

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

Population33,513
Coordinates38.9637200, -76.9908100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodlawn (-76.72803, 39.32288)
End: Chillum (-76.99081, 38.96372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.52
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.26 $10.52
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.00 $12.01
Premium $5.15 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $6.36 $7.89 $15.78

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 Woodlawn and Chillum. The current time is 22:39:21.

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.