Origin
Gwynn Oak, MD
Late night in Gwynn Oak on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gwynn Oak, MD to Woodlawn, MD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gwynn Oak, MD
Iqbal farooz
Woodlawn, MD
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Gwynn Oak, MD to Woodlawn, MD is 36.8 miles and takes about 55m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Maryland, making it a straightforward drive. Given its profile, you'll spend most of your time on the highway, so expect a relatively quick transit. It's a good option if you need to get from one point to the other efficiently without a long commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| Ingleside Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Forest Park Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Rolling Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Annapolis Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bloomsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hillsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| MD 166 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gwynn Oak, MD and Woodlawn, MD.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
3
Turn left onto Hillsdale Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsdale Road
4
Turn slight right onto West Forest Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Forest Park Avenue
5
Continue on Ingleside Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ingleside Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Bloomsbury Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomsbury Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto MD 166
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rolling Road
8
Continue on MD 166
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Rolling Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 166
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
MD 166
Toward I 195 East
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 20B-A
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
512 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto MD 450
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Annapolis Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Gallatin Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Gallatin Street
16
Turn left onto 72nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
72nd Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
72nd Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Gwynn Oak, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Haddon Avenue
Turn right onto Haddon Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MD 166
Turn left onto MD 166 toward I 195 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 195 East
7
8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
34.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
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 20B-A
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
8
35.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Woodlawn, MD
Late night in Woodlawn on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 74% of the 36.8 miles on routes like I 95. You'll encounter your longest stretch on I 95, covering 26.4 miles. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like Ingleside Avenue and West Forest Park Avenue. Expect a series of exits and merges as you navigate between these different road types.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Ingleside Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Haddon Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Gwynn Oak, MD to Woodlawn, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Lanham along the way.
Lanham
34.9 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodlawn, MD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Haddon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (MD 166): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodlawn, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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