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Trip from Woodlawn, MD to Frederick, MD

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

51.5 mi

83 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Woodlawn, MD, MD

Woodlawn, MD

Phil Evenden

city in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Frederick, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Frederick, MD covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 270, Capital Beltway, Buckeystown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

25.7 miles from Woodlawn, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Frederick, MD covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MD 450 / Annapolis Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 51.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MD 450 / Annapolis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 450 / Annapolis Road

At end of road, turn left onto MD 450 / Annapolis Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
8.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 495 / Capital Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495 / Capital Beltway toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring
8
17.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick
7
21.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North
8
48.6 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 31 Toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Woodlawn, MD and Frederick, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Buckeystown.

Silver Spring

8.2 mi in | ~12m | via I 495

Buckeystown

48.6 mi in | ~1h 4m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 30.9 mi 39m
Capital Beltway 15.6 mi 20m
Buckeystown Pike 1.6 mi 3m
Annapolis Road 1.4 mi 2m
East Street 0.5 mi <1m
South Carroll Street 0.2 mi <1m
Gallatin Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Patrick Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 30.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 72nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · 72nd Avenue
2

Turn right onto Gallatin Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Gallatin Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto MD 450

1.4 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto I 95; I 495

6.1 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 495

9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
Toward I 495 West: Beltway, Silver Spring Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270
Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

27 mi · 34 min · I 270
Toward I 270 North Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 31 Toward MD 85: Frederick, Buckeystown Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto MD 85

1.3 mi · 2 min · Buckeystown Pike
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on MD 85

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Buckeystown Pike
12

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Street
13

Enter roundabout onto East Street

119 ft · 2 sec · East Street
14

Continue on East Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Street
15

Turn left onto MD 144

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East South Street
16

Turn right onto South Carroll Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · South Carroll Street
17

Turn left onto MD 144

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Patrick Street
18

Arrive at destination

MD 144

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.7 miles from Woodlawn, MD, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 10m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 25.7 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederick, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Woodlawn, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Woodlawn, MD

This is one driving day of about 51.5 miles and 1h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodlawn, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 270 for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.7 mi from Woodlawn, MD · 35m into the drive

Downtown North Bethesda, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Bethesda, MD

26 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Woodlawn, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Frederick, MD

The final approach into Frederick, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Frederick, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 47.9
View on nps.gov
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $20 near mile 21.3
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 37.3
View on nps.gov
Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $20 near mile 51.5
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour $20 near mile 47.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.54 one way

$17.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.35 $18.70
premium $4.93 $9.99 $19.98
diesel $5.61 $11.37 $22.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.5 0 $5.41 $2.47
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.51 $2.06
EV Truck/SUV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Woodlawn, MD

Evening in Woodlawn on Tuesday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frederick, MD

Evening in Frederick on Tuesday

Local time

7:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 10m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Frederick, MD covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, Capital Beltway, Buckeystown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from Woodlawn, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 51.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MD 450 / Annapolis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 495 / Capital Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Woodlawn, MD and Frederick, MD, road signs point toward Silver Spring and Buckeystown.

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