How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Fort Washington, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
52.29 mi
01h 19m
Flight
45.93 mi
73.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.93 mi
Kilometers
73.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.16 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washington
Thu, Apr 30, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Thu, Apr 30, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-04-30T15:40
Arrive Fort Washington
Thu, Apr 30, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Baltimore
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
Greenbelt
MD

City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From City of Baltimore
26.2 mi
00h 39m
To Fort Washington
26.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Fort Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Fort Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fayette Street

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    30.1 mi · 42 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Diggers Lane

    1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane

  15. 15

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

    96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warburton Drive

    748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore and Fort Washington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
30.1 mi · 58%
Anacostia Freeway
8.43 mi · 16%
Indian Head Highway
5.73 mi · 11%
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.19 mi · 4%
Old Fort Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Russell Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

30.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbelt
00h 39m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Baltimore 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 City of Baltimore to Fort Washington?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Greenbelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from City of Baltimore and 26.2 miles from Fort Washington.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Fort Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbelt

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 Greenbelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 45.93 mi (73.92 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
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: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Fort Washington (-77.02303, 38.70734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and Fort Washington. The current time is 15:40:04.

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.