Trip from Woodlawn, MD to Maryland City, MD

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

37m

Distance

22.3 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 40m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 44m

8 PM

0h 36m

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

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Woodlawn, MD

Phil Evenden

Maryland City, MD

Styves Exantus

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Maryland City, MD covers 22.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore Beltway, Southwestern Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 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

11.1 miles from Woodlawn, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Maryland City, MD covers 22.3 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 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 7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 22.3 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 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward US 1: Arbutus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12A Toward US 1: Arbutus

7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard

11.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2B Toward MD 295 South: Washington

20.6 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Fort Meade, U.S. Army Museum, Laurel, Laurel Racetrack

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Fort Meade, U....

20.8 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MD 198 West: Laurel, Laurel Racetrack

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MD 198 West: Laurel, Laurel Racetrack

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 Maryland City, MD, road signs point toward U.s. Army Museum, Laurel and Laurel Racetrack.

U.s. Army Museum

20.6 mi in | ~32m

Laurel

20.6 mi in | ~32m

Laurel Racetrack

20.6 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	8.8 mi	11m
Baltimore Beltway	4.7 mi	6m
Southwestern Boulevard	1.7 mi	2m
Metropolitan Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m
Woodlawn Drive	1.1 mi	2m
Washington Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Security Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m
Yellow Springs South	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Baltimore-Washington Parkway — 8.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Woodlawn Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Drive

Turn slight right

137 ft · 5 sec

Toward MD 122

Turn slight right onto MD 122

0.5 mi · 1 min · Security Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

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

Merge onto I 695

4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 12A Toward US 1: Arbutus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 1: Southwestern Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 1

1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwestern Boulevard

Turn straight onto US 1

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Washington Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 195 East: BWI Airport

Merge onto I 195

1.1 mi · 1 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 2B Toward MD 295 South: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MD 295

8.8 mi · 11 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward MD 198 East, MD 198 West: Fort Meade, U.S. Army Museum, Laurel, Laurel Racetrack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

438 ft · 12 sec

Toward MD 198 West: Laurel, Laurel Racetrack

Turn straight onto MD 198

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Laurel Fort Meade Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Red Clay Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Red Clay Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right

59 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto Old Annapolis Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Old Annapolis Road

Turn left onto Greensboro South

263 ft · 15 sec · Greensboro South

Turn left onto Old Line Avenue

218 ft · 11 sec · Old Line Avenue

Turn right onto Crumpton South

325 ft · 19 sec · Crumpton South

Turn left onto Yellow Springs South

0.4 mi · 1 min · Yellow Springs South

At end of road, turn right onto Wye Mills South

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Wye Mills South

Turn left onto Vale Summit South

458 ft · 20 sec · Vale Summit South

Arrive at destination

Vale Summit South

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 11.1 miles from Woodlawn, MD, or about 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.8 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 22.3 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.1 miles or 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 30m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 22.3 miles and 37m.

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 Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 8.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.1 mi from Woodlawn, MD · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

11 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 22.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Woodlawn, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maryland City, MD

The final approach into Maryland City, 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 Maryland City, 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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $20 near mile 22.3

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

$3.70 one way

$7.39 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.05	$8.10
premium	$4.93	$4.32	$8.65
diesel	$5.61	$4.92	$9.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.7	$2.34	$1.07
Efficient EV	5.6	$1.95	$0.89
EV Truck/SUV	8.9	$3.12	$1.43

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryland City, MD

Evening in Maryland City on Tuesday

Local time

7:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

26 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

37m 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 Maryland City, MD covers 22.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Baltimore Beltway, Southwestern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.1 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 $3.70 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.

Between Woodlawn, MD and Maryland City, MD, road signs point toward U.s. Army Museum, Laurel and Laurel Racetrack.

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