How far is Aberdeen, MD from Fort Washington, MD?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.28 mi
01h 36m
Flight
72.06 mi
115.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.06 mi
Kilometers
115.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.28 mi
Kilometers
140.46 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Fort Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Aberdeen
42.1 mi
00h 48m
To Fort Washington
45.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Fort Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Fort Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bel Air Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beards Hill Road

    1289 ft · 28 sec · Beards Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    2389 ft · 42 sec · Aberdeen Thruway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    27.1 mi · 37 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Washington Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Diggers Lane

    1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane

    96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Warburton Drive

    748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Fort Washington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27.1 mi · 31%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 18%
Anacostia Freeway
8.43 mi · 10%
Express Toll Lanes
7.68 mi · 9%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.28 mi · 8%
Indian Head Highway
5.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

27.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 48m from Aberdeen
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Fort Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Fort Washington?

The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Aberdeen and 45.2 miles from Fort Washington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny near Fort Washington.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 72.06 mi (115.97 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Fort Washington

#2 Fort Washington

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population24,183
Coordinates38.7073400, -77.0230300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bel Air Avenue (-76.164145, 39.509513)
End: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $12.58
Round trip
$25.17
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.58 $25.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.16 $28.33
Premium $4.95 $15.26 $30.52
Diesel $5.98 $18.42 $36.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Fort Washington. The current time is 03:37:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.