How far is Woodlawn, MD from Fort Washington, MD?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
55.18 mi
01h 25m
Flight
45.38 mi
73.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.38 mi
Kilometers
73.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.81 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washington
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Fri, Oct 16, 12:38 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 Fort Washington
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Greenbelt
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Woodlawn
27.6 mi
00h 42m
To Fort Washington
27.6 mi
00h 42m

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
69°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn and Fort Washington.

  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

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Arbutus

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1: Southwestern Boulevard

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southwestern Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard

    1956 ft · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    1045 ft · 26 sec · Washington Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: BWI Airport

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    23.2 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Washington Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Diggers Lane

    1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane

    96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Warburton Drive

    748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 42%
Anacostia Freeway
8.43 mi · 15%
Indian Head Highway
5.73 mi · 10%
Baltimore Beltway
4.67 mi · 8%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.19 mi · 4%
Southwestern Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

23.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 42m from Woodlawn
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodlawn and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodlawn to Fort Washington?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Woodlawn and 27.6 miles from Fort Washington.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.5 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 10.5 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
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.1 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 Greenbelt.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 45.38 mi (73.04 km).

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#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3228800, -76.7280300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Fort Washington

#2 Fort Washington

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population24,183
Coordinates38.7073400, -77.0230300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodlawn (-76.72803, 39.32288)
End: Fort Washington (-77.02303, 38.70734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $8.27
Round trip
$16.54
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.27 $16.54
Mid-grade $4.84 $9.44 $18.88
Premium $5.15 $10.03 $20.07
Diesel $6.36 $12.41 $24.81

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 Fort Washington. The current time is 21:46:17.

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.