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Trip from Woodlawn, MD to Oxon Hill, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

53.1 mi

85 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

Downtown Woodlawn, MD, MD

Woodlawn, MD

Phil Evenden

Downtown Oxon Hill, MD, MD

Oxon Hill, MD

RDNE Stock project

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodlawn, MD to Oxon Hill, MD covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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, Woodlawn Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 53.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Baltimore Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.2 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 15 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 43.2 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 7.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

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
8
51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward MD 414: Saint Barnabas Road, Marlow Heights East

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. Exit 4B Toward MD 414: Saint Barnabas Road, Marlow Heig...
6
53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Oxon Hill, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.

Washington

7.4 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 43.2 mi 54m
Baltimore Beltway 5.1 mi 6m
Woodlawn Drive 1.1 mi 2m
Oxon Hill Road 0.9 mi 1m
Security Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Saint Barnabas Road 0.5 mi 1m
Livingston Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 43.2 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn, MD and Oxon Hill, 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

43 mi · 54 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 4B Toward MD 414: Saint Barnabas Road, Marlow Heights East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto MD 414

0.5 mi · 1 min · Saint Barnabas Road
12

Continue on MD 414

0.9 mi · 1 min · Oxon Hill Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto Livingston Road

44 ft · 1 sec · Livingston Road
Use the right lane.
14

Turn right

18 ft · 1 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.5 mi from Woodlawn, MD · 37m into the drive

city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laurel, MD

27 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

Catonsville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Park, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Woodlawn, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oxon Hill, MD

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.80 one way

$17.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.64 $19.28
premium $4.93 $10.30 $20.60
diesel $5.61 $11.72 $23.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.58 $2.55
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.65 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.43 $3.40

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Woodlawn, MD

Evening in Woodlawn on Friday

Local time

7:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oxon Hill, MD

Evening in Oxon Hill on Friday

Local time

7:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

1h 12m 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 Oxon Hill, MD covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.5 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 $8.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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