How far is Fort Washington, MD from Hampstead, MD?
The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Hampstead, MD is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washington and Hampstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Hampstead.
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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 right to continue on Anacostia Freeway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
2038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe
103 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
2277 ft · 50 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
8.7 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward MD 30 North: Hanover
2302 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Butler Road
2487 ft · 41 sec · Butler Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hanover Pike
18 m · 1 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shiloh Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and Hampstead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fort Washington and Rain Showers Likely near Hampstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to Hampstead?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Fort Washington and 37.7 miles from Hampstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fort Washington and Rain Showers Likely near Hampstead.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Hampstead. Straight-line distance: 62.7 mi (100.91 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 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampstead (-76.84998, 39.60483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $4.24 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $13.64 | $27.27 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
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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