How far is Woodlawn, MD from Kettering, MD?
The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Kettering, MD is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlawn and Kettering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn and Kettering.
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Start on Woodlawn Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Woodlawn Drive
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Turn slight right onto MD 122
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Security Boulevard
2775 ft · 1 min · Security Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Washington
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro
1203 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Landover Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Landover Road
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Continue on Largo Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Largo Road
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Continue on Largo Road
50 m · 11 sec · Largo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Largo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlawn and Kettering.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
31.1 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Woodlawn and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodlawn to Kettering?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Woodlawn and 21.6 miles from Kettering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Woodlawn and Chance Rain Showers near Kettering.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Kettering. Straight-line distance: 30.64 mi (49.31 km).
#1 Woodlawn
Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3228800, -76.7280300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kettering
Kettering is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8845600, -76.8146900 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kettering (-76.81469, 38.88456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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