How far is Woodlawn, MD from North Potomac, MD?
The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to North Potomac, MD is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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 Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlawn and North Potomac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn and North Potomac.
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Start on Woodlawn Drive
21 m · 10 sec · Woodlawn Drive
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Turn left onto Windsor Mill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Mill Road
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Turn right onto Kernan Drive
1739 ft · 57 sec · Kernan Drive
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Turn left onto Security Boulevard
2632 ft · 1 min · Security Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ingleside Avenue
1039 ft · 34 sec · Ingleside Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll
562 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
6.7 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
6.2 mi · 8 min · Intercounty Connector
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway
1490 ft · 27 sec · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn left onto Muddy Branch Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Muddy Branch Road
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Continue on Dufief Mill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road
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Continue on Travilah Road
1796 ft · 39 sec · Travilah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Turkey Foot Road
3086 ft · 2 min · Turkey Foot Road
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Turn left onto Query Mill Road
35 m · 4 sec · Query Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Query Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlawn and North Potomac.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodlawn and Chance Rain Showers near North Potomac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodlawn to North Potomac?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Burtonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Woodlawn and 23.1 miles from North Potomac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodlawn and Chance Rain Showers near North Potomac.
Stop Ideas Near Burtonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
D C Government
Gaithersburg City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burtonsville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and North Potomac. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.41 km).
#1 Woodlawn
Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3228800, -76.7280300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.0828900, -77.2649800 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Potomac (-77.26498, 39.08289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
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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