How far is Fort Washington, MD from Cambridge, MD?
The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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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 02h 19m.
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.
Park in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washington and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Cambridge.
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Start on Warburton Drive
1619 ft · 1 min · Warburton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fort Washington Road
1544 ft · 54 sec · Fort Washington Road
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort 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 Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Tucker Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road
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Continue on Allentown Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
18.6 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
33.6 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto East Cedar Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Race Street
935 ft · 25 sec · Race Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Race Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and Cambridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth
33.6 mi · 00h 48m
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 Fort Washington and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Cape Saint Claire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Fort Washington and 49 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Washington and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Cape Saint Claire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Saint Claire.
Kent Island, MD
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 51.92 mi (83.56 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Cambridge
City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.5631700, -76.0788300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
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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