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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Petersville Road
12 m · 1 sec · Petersville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Petersville Road
58 m · 3 sec · Petersville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Petersville Road
2585 ft · 1 min · Petersville Road
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Berlin Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · North Berlin Pike
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Continue on Town Square
103 m · 17 sec · Town Square
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Continue on Town Square
42 m · 5 sec · Town Square
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Turn slight right
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Charles Town Pike
5.2 mi · 9 min · Charles Town Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charles Town Pike
42 m · 2 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Charles Town Pike
612 ft · 14 sec · Charles Town Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward VA 7 East
103 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto VA 7 East
1211 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
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Continue on Leesburg Bypass
2511 ft · 39 sec · Leesburg Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 East: Dulles Airport, Washington
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Dulles Greenway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Dulles Greenway
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
9.8 mi · 13 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond
2767 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
15.4 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head
783 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road
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Turn left onto Washington Drive
1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive
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Continue on Diggers Lane
1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane
96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane
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Turn right onto Warburton Drive
748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Herndon Old Town Hall
Tele-Town Hall
Manassas Park City Hall
Town Hall Pool
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potomac.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Burke Centre
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 53.03 mi (85.35 km).
#1 Brunswick
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 6,652 |
| Coordinates | 39.3142700, -77.6277700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Washington
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,183 |
| Coordinates | 38.7073400, -77.0230300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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