How far is Catonsville, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
The driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catonsville and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catonsville and Fort Washington.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frederick Road
47 m · 9 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn right onto Bloomsbury Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Bloomsbury Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Rolling Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Rolling Road
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Continue on South Rolling Road
1657 ft · 39 sec · South Rolling Road
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Turn left onto I 195 East
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Continue on Anacostia Freeway
8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.6 km · 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 Catonsville 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.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Catonsville 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 Catonsville to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
New Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Catonsville and 24.8 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Catonsville and Mostly Sunny near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near New Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carrollton.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catonsville and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 42.04 mi (67.65 km).
#1 Catonsville
A city in Baltimore County, Maryland.
| Population | 41,567 |
| Coordinates | 39.2720500, -76.7319200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: Fort Washington (-77.02303, 38.70734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
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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