How far is Fort Washington, MD from District Heights, MD?
The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to District Heights, MD is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
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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 District Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and District Heights.
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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
5.7 mi · 8 min · Indian Head Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 414 East: Marlow Heights
1617 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road
3 mi · 6 min · Saint Barnabas Road
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Turn right onto Silver Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Silver Hill Road
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Turn right onto Old Silver Hill Road
2230 ft · 1 min · Old Silver Hill Road
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Turn right onto Marlboro Pike
578 ft · 20 sec · Marlboro Pike
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Turn left onto County Road
13 m · 3 sec · County Road
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard
3004 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gateway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and District Heights.
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
5.67 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Fort Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms near District Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to District Heights?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 8.3 miles from Fort Washington and 8.3 miles from District Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fort Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms near District Heights.
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 District Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.63 mi (20.33 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 District Heights
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,979 |
| Coordinates | 38.8576100, -76.8894200 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: District Heights (-76.88942, 38.85761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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