How far is Bel Air, MD from Fort Washington, PA?
The driving distance from Bel Air, MD to Fort Washington, PA is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bel Air and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel Air and Fort Washington.
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Start on Courtland Place
123 m · 20 sec · Courtland Place
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Turn right onto South Hickory Avenue
132 m · 14 sec · South Hickory Avenue
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Continue on Maitland Street
113 m · 17 sec · Maitland Street
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Turn left onto Fulford Avenue
1105 ft · 31 sec · Fulford Avenue
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Continue on Churchville Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Churchville Road
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Turn left onto Level Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Level Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New York
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
947 ft · 15 sec · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2745 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
1534 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
19.4 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1657 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1508 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2742 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
1737 ft · 53 sec · Fort Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Spring Avenue
114 m · 22 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
9 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bel Air and Fort Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bel Air and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bel Air to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Bel Air and 45.2 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bel Air and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bel Air and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 73.52 mi (118.32 km).
#1 Bel Air
Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,266 |
| Coordinates | 39.5359400, -76.3482900 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Washington
Situated in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies northwest of Philadelphia at an approximate elevation of 233 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1417800, -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Washington (-75.20906, 40.14178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $20.01 | $40.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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