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

The driving distance from Brunswick, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
74.33 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.03 mi
85.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.03 mi
Kilometers
85.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.33 mi
Kilometers
119.63 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washington
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Fort Washington
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Potomac
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Brunswick
37.1 mi
00h 43m
To Fort Washington
37.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Petersville Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Petersville Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road

    2585 ft · 1 min · Petersville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Berlin Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on North Berlin Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Berlin Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Town Square

    103 m · 17 sec · Town Square

  7. 7

    Continue on Town Square

    42 m · 5 sec · Town Square

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Charles Town Pike

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Charles Town Pike

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charles Town Pike

    42 m · 2 sec · Charles Town Pike

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike

    612 ft · 14 sec · Charles Town Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward VA 7 East

    103 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto VA 7 East

    1211 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Leesburg Bypass

    2511 ft · 39 sec · Leesburg Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Dulles Greenway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond

    2767 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head

    783 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Washington Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on Diggers Lane

    1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane

  31. 31

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

    96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Warburton Drive

    748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
15.4 mi · 21%
Dulles Greenway
13.8 mi · 19%
Dulles Toll Road
11 mi · 15%
Indian Head Highway
5.73 mi · 8%
Charles Town Pike
5.32 mi · 7%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potomac
00h 43m from Brunswick
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick and Sunny near Fort Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Potomac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Brunswick and 37.2 miles from Fort Washington.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Potomac

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 Potomac and the surrounding midpoint area.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Herndon Old Town Hall

Herndon , VA
730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170
Rating 4.5/5 45 reviews Historical landmark
Tele-Town Hall
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

Tele-Town Hall

Arlington , VA
3033 Wilson Blvd Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Telecommunications service provider,Telecommunications contractor
Manassas Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Manassas Park City Hall

Manassas Park , VA
1 Park Center Ct, Manassas Park, VA 20111
Rating 1.6/5 20 reviews City government office
Town Hall Pool
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Town Hall Pool

Chantilly , VA
43055 Center St, Chantilly, VA 20152
Rating 4.4/5 20 reviews Public swimming pool

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potomac.

RAIL

Rockville station

9 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

22 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Burke Centre

26 mi away
10399 Premier Court
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 53.03 mi (85.35 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.3142700, -77.6277700
Altitude90
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 B Street (-77.627743, 39.314239)
End: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.93 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.24 gal · 19.86 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.95 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $5.98 $15.67 $31.34

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Fort Washington. The current time is 18:42:22.

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.