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

The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Aberdeen, MD is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
81.83 mi
01h 56m
Flight
72.06 mi
115.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.06 mi
Kilometers
115.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.83 mi
Kilometers
131.69 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Washington
2026-04-18T01:59
Arrive Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Washington
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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Fort Washington
40.9 mi
00h 58m
To Aberdeen
40.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warburton Drive

    1619 ft · 1 min · Warburton Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Washington Road

    1544 ft · 54 sec · Fort Washington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Indian Head Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS

    639 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    870 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Anacostia Freeway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Anacostia Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    27 mi · 37 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  17. 17

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 132: Aberdeen Town Center

    810 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto West Bel Air Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bel Air Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27 mi · 33%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 19%
Express Toll Lanes
8.6 mi · 11%
Indian Head Highway
7.57 mi · 9%
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.03 mi · 9%
Anacostia Freeway
4.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

27 mi · 00h 37m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 58m from Fort Washington
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Washington and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Fort Washington and 40.9 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.81 one way or $23.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 72.06 mi (115.97 km).

Fort Washington

#1 Fort Washington

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population24,183
Coordinates38.7073400, -77.0230300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Washington (-77.02303, 38.70734)
End: Aberdeen (-76.16412, 39.50956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $11.81
Round trip
$23.62
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.81 $23.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.95 $14.32 $28.63
Diesel $5.98 $17.28 $34.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Washington and Aberdeen. The current time is 01:59:23.

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.