How far is Woodlawn, MD from Elkton, MD?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Elkton, MD is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
63.37 mi
01h 28m
Flight
51.6 mi
83.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.6 mi
Kilometers
83.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.37 mi
Kilometers
101.99 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-10-15T21:46
Arrive Elkton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Joppatowne
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, USA

From Woodlawn
31.6 mi
00h 44m
To Elkton
31.8 mi
00h 44m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodlawn Drive

    21 m · 5 sec · Woodlawn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Windsor Mill Road

    1354 ft · 43 sec · Windsor Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Essex Road

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    2483 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 North: Towson

    2922 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    15.2 mi · 21 min · Baltimore Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on White Marsh Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · White Marsh Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: New York, Baltimore

    714 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    3067 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    32.2 mi · 37 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 272: North East, Rising Sun

    1441 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 272 South: North East

    1045 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North East Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North East Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Pulaski Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    936 ft · 38 sec · Landing Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1737 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    31 m · 3 sec · North Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
32.2 mi · 51%
Baltimore Beltway
15.2 mi · 24%
Pulaski Highway
5.89 mi · 9%
White Marsh Boulevard
3.91 mi · 6%
Essex Road
1.66 mi · 3%
North East Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

32.2 mi · 00h 37m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joppatowne
00h 44m from Woodlawn
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodlawn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Elkton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Joppatowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Woodlawn and 31.8 miles from Elkton.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Joppatowne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Joppatowne, 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 Joppatowne.

RAIL

Aberdeen

17 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Kent Island, MD

56 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Elkton. Straight-line distance: 51.6 mi (83.04 km).

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#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3228800, -76.7280300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Elkton

#2 Elkton

Town in northeast Maryland, United States

Population15,665
Coordinates39.6067800, -75.8332700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodlawn (-76.72803, 39.32288)
End: Elkton (-75.83327, 39.60678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.00
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $9.50 $19.00
Mid-grade $4.84 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $5.15 $11.53 $23.05
Diesel $6.36 $14.25 $28.50

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 Elkton. The current time is 21:46:12.

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.