How far is Fort Washington, MD from Kemp Mill, MD?

The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Kemp Mill, MD is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
36.5 mi
00h 57m
Flight
22.92 mi
36.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.5 mi
Kilometers
58.74 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kemp Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Washington
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Washington
2026-04-19T09:09
Arrive Kemp Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Arbor
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Fort Washington
18.3 mi
00h 28m
To Kemp Mill
18.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Kemp Mill.

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Indian Head Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Palmer Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tucker Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Allentown Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    16.1 mi · 22 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton

    82 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto University Boulevard East

    2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Continue on University Boulevard West

    1.3 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arcola Avenue

    822 ft · 27 sec · Arcola Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hoyt Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hoyt Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Conti Place

    664 ft · 29 sec · Conti Place

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwood Terrace

    1498 ft · 1 min · Northwood Terrace

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwood Terrace

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
19.5 mi · 53%
Allentown Road
5.57 mi · 15%
Indian Head Highway
3.71 mi · 10%
Old Fort Road
1.62 mi · 4%
Palmer Road
1.36 mi · 4%
University Boulevard West
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

16.1 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Arbor
00h 28m from Fort Washington
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fort Washington and Rain Showers near Kemp Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to Kemp Mill?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Fort Washington and 18.3 miles from Kemp Mill.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fort Washington and Rain Showers near Kemp Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor

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 Lake Arbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Arbor.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

6 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

33 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Kemp Mill. Straight-line distance: 22.92 mi (36.88 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
Kemp Mill

#2 Kemp Mill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population13,445
Coordinates39.0390000, -77.0191400
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Washington (-77.02303, 38.70734)
End: Kemp Mill (-77.01914, 39.039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Washington and Kemp Mill. The current time is 09:09:27.

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.