How far is Woodlawn, MD from Clinton, MD?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Clinton, MD is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
51.91 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.61 mi
63.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.61 mi
Kilometers
63.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.91 mi
Kilometers
83.54 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Fri, Oct 16, 1:03 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 Clinton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:51 PM 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
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Woodlawn
25.9 mi
00h 36m
To Clinton
26 mi
00h 36m

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
65°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.4 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside

    1256 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Forestville Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto MD 337 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf

    2410 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Branch Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road

    952 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Branch Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Branch Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Piscataway Road

    21 m · 7 sec · Piscataway Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
38.9 mi · 75%
Baltimore Beltway
5.13 mi · 10%
MD 337 South
2.21 mi · 4%
Old Branch Avenue
1.71 mi · 3%
Woodlawn Drive
1.06 mi · 2%
Branch Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

38.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 36m from Woodlawn
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodlawn and Rain Showers near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 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?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Woodlawn and 26 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

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 Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.3 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 Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 39.61 mi (63.74 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3228800, -76.7280300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clinton

Clinton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7651100, -76.8983100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodlawn (-76.72803, 39.32288)
End: Clinton (-76.89831, 38.76511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 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 02m
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
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.52
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $7.76 $15.52
Mid-grade $4.84 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $5.15 $9.42 $18.83
Diesel $6.36 $11.64 $23.28

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 Clinton. The current time is 22:39:15.

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.