How far is Fort Washington, MD from Chillum, MD?
The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Chillum, MD is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washington and Chillum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Chillum.
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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
7.6 mi · 12 min · Indian Head Highway
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Continue on South Capitol Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street
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Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS
639 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North
870 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th Street Southeast
621 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto I Street Southeast
75 m · 9 sec · I Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 8th Street Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Street Southeast
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Continue on 8th Street Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue Northeast
1115 ft · 44 sec · Florida Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast
1422 ft · 26 sec · 6th Street Northeast
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Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast
1789 ft · 32 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Bridge
688 ft · 12 sec · 9th Street Bridge
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Continue on 9th Street Northeast
1055 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Turn straight onto Brentwood Road Northeast
1781 ft · 32 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brentwood Road Northeast
44 m · 2 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Brentwood Road Northeast
99 m · 11 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Saratoga Avenue Northeast
124 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Avenue Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Saratoga Avenue Northeast
64 m · 4 sec · Saratoga Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 12th Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue Northeast
829 ft · 31 sec · Michigan Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 13th Street Northeast
1371 ft · 37 sec · 13th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Webster Street Northeast
785 ft · 42 sec · Webster Street Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto South Dakota Avenue Northeast
1347 ft · 48 sec · South Dakota Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Sargent Road Northeast
1.4 km · 3 min · Sargent Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Chillum Road
2199 ft · 45 sec · Chillum Road
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Turn right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Riggs Road
1289 ft · 29 sec · Riggs Road
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Continue on Riggs Road
124 m · 15 sec · Riggs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riggs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and Chillum.
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.
Indian Head Highway
Turn left onto Indian Head Highway
7.57 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Washington and Mostly Sunny near Chillum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to Chillum?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Fort Washington and 10.8 miles from Chillum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Washington and Mostly Sunny near Chillum.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights
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 Forest Heights.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Chillum. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 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 Chillum
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,513 |
| Coordinates | 38.9637200, -76.9908100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillum (-76.99081, 38.96372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
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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