How far is Woodlawn, MD from Frederick, MD?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Frederick, MD is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.64 mi
00h 45m
Flight
37 mi
59.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37 mi
Kilometers
59.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.64 mi
Kilometers
67.02 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederick
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30 PM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Thu, Oct 15, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-10-15T21:45
Arrive Frederick
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Woodlawn
21.1 mi
00h 22m
To Frederick
20.6 mi
00h 22m

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
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodlawn Drive

    21 m · 10 sec · Woodlawn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Windsor Mill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kernan Drive

    1739 ft · 57 sec · Kernan Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Security Boulevard

    2632 ft · 1 min · Security Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ingleside Avenue

    1039 ft · 34 sec · Ingleside Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 85: Buckeystown, Downtown Frederick

    758 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Frederick, East Street

    128 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Buckeystown Pike

    130 m · 9 sec · Buckeystown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    773 ft · 15 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    1640 ft · 33 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East South Street

    610 ft · 24 sec · East South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Carroll Street

    1280 ft · 45 sec · South Carroll Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Patrick Street

    812 ft · 25 sec · East Patrick Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Patrick Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
38.8 mi · 93%
Windsor Mill Road
1.13 mi · 3%
Security Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
East Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Kernan Drive
0.33 mi · 1%
South Carroll Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 22m from Woodlawn
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Woodlawn and 20.6 miles from Frederick.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Frederick. Straight-line distance: 37 mi (59.54 km).

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#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3228800, -76.7280300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Frederick

#2 Frederick

The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population73,308
Coordinates39.4142700, -77.4105400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodlawn Drive (-76.728138, 39.322977)
End: East Patrick Street (-77.410551, 39.414165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.47
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $6.23 $12.47
Mid-grade $4.84 $7.12 $14.24
Premium $5.15 $7.56 $15.13
Diesel $6.36 $9.35 $18.70

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 Frederick. The current time is 21:45:57.

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.