Trip from Woodlawn, MD to Kettering, MD

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

59m

Distance

43.2 mi

70 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 9m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 2m

3 PM

1h 3m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Kettering, MD covers 43.2 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Baltimore Beltway, Landover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 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

21.6 miles from Woodlawn, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 59m highway drive covering 43.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Baltimore Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.1 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Baltimore Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 43.2 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5

1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

8

7.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

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 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washi...

9

7.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington

7

7.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Washington

9

39.7 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Woodlawn, MD to Kettering, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.

Washington

7.4 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	31.1 mi	37m
Baltimore Beltway	5.1 mi	6m
Landover Road	1.9 mi	3m
Largo Road	1.4 mi	2m
Woodlawn Drive	1.1 mi	2m
Security Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 31.1 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Woodlawn Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Drive

2

Turn slight right

137 ft · 5 sec

Toward MD 122

3

Turn slight right onto MD 122

0.5 mi · 1 min · Security Boulevard

4

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie Use the slight right lane.

5

Merge onto I 695

5.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 11A; 11B Toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington Use the slight right lane.

7

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 8 sec

Exit 11B Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 95 South: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Merge onto I 95

31 mi · 37 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Use the slight right lane.

11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec

12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Exit 17A Toward MD 202 South: Upper Marlboro Use the right lane.

13

Turn straight onto MD 202

1.9 mi · 3 min · Landover Road

Use the straight lane.

14

Continue on MD 202

1.4 mi · 2 min · Largo Road

15

Continue on MD 202

165 ft · 11 sec · Largo Road

16

Arrive at destination

MD 202

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 21.6 miles from Woodlawn, MD, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 43.2 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.6 miles or 30m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kettering, 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 43.2 miles and 59m.

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 95 for about 31.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.6 mi from Woodlawn, MD · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

22 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Woodlawn, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kettering, MD

The final approach into Kettering, 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 Kettering, 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.

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $20 near mile 29.8

Caution: DC Water Sewer Overflow

Caution: Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.16 one way

$14.32 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$7.84	$15.69
premium	$4.93	$8.38	$16.76
diesel	$5.61	$9.54	$19.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Royal Farms 302 (Catonsville, MD)

Catonsville, MD

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Baltimore, MD

Tesla

5 DCFC

Royal Farms 373 (Windsor Mill, MD)

Windsor Mill, MD

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Walmart 2412 (Ellicott City, MD)

Ellicott City, MD

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - EC Courthouse

Ellicott City, MD

SWTCH

4 DCFC

EVsmart - BGE - Randallstown

Randallstown, MD

SWTCH

2 DCFC

Gwynns Falls Park

Baltimore, MD

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Conservatory and Botanic Gardens

Baltimore, MD

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Non-Networked: 4 Electrify America: 3 SWTCH: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13	$4.54	$2.07
Efficient EV	10.8	$3.78	$1.73
EV Truck/SUV	17.3	$6.05	$2.76

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kettering, MD

Evening in Kettering 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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

59m 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 Kettering, MD covers 43.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Baltimore Beltway, Landover Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.6 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 $7.16 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 10 significant decision points across 43.2 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Woodlawn, MD to Kettering, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.

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