How far is Chesapeake Beach, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
The driving distance from Chesapeake Beach, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesapeake Beach and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesapeake Beach and Fort Washington.
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Start on C Street
17 m · 11 sec · C Street
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Turn left onto 17th Street
146 m · 30 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Bayside Road
1 km · 2 min · Bayside Road
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Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · East Chesapeake Beach Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Maryland 4, Prince Frederick, Washington
1122 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Maryland Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard
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Continue on Stephanie Roper Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Stephanie Roper Highway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Suitland Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suitland Parkway
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Turn left onto Forestville Road
1890 ft · 58 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 337 South
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Tucker Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road
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Turn straight onto Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn left onto Indian Head Highway
3.7 mi · 5 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 Chesapeake Beach 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.
East Chesapeake Beach Road
Turn left onto East Chesapeake Beach Road
8.39 mi · 00h 14m
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 Chesapeake Beach 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 Chesapeake Beach to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Chesapeake Beach and 21.4 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesapeake Beach and Mostly Sunny near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro
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 Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesapeake Beach and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).
#1 Chesapeake Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,066 |
| Coordinates | 38.6862300, -76.5346800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
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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