How far is Woodlawn, MD from Scaggsville, MD?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, MD to Scaggsville, MD is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
20.69 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.35 mi
24.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.35 mi
Kilometers
24.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.29 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scaggsville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Fri, Oct 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-10-16T00:37
Arrive Scaggsville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Ellicott City
MD

Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Woodlawn
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Scaggsville
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    11.1 mi · 14 min · Columbia Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 216: Fulton, Laurel

    1458 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 216 East: Laurel

    846 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1043 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    140 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    598 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
11.1 mi · 54%
I 70 West
5.73 mi · 28%
Windsor Mill Road
1.13 mi · 5%
US 29 South
0.84 mi · 4%
Security Boulevard
0.5 mi · 2%
MD 216 East
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

11.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellicott City
00h 14m from Woodlawn
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodlawn and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scaggsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Woodlawn and 10.3 miles from Scaggsville.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.10 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodlawn and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scaggsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Scaggsville. Straight-line distance: 15.35 mi (24.71 km).

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#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3228800, -76.7280300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Scaggsville

Scaggsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1451100, -76.9002500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodlawn (-76.72803, 39.32288)
End: Scaggsville (-76.90025, 39.14511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $3.10
Round trip
$6.19
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $3.10 $6.19
Mid-grade $4.84 $3.53 $7.07
Premium $5.15 $3.76 $7.51
Diesel $6.36 $4.64 $9.29

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 Scaggsville. The current time is 00:37:19.

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.