How far is Fort Washington, MD from Mount Rainier, MD?
The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Mount Rainier, MD is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 Mount Rainier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Mount Rainier.
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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
955 ft · 18 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Rhode Island Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 4 min · Rhode Island Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
958 ft · 23 sec · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 30th Street
117 m · 14 sec · 30th Street
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Turn right onto Bunker Hill Road
103 m · 18 sec · Bunker Hill Road
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Turn left onto 31st Street
1219 ft · 42 sec · 31st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 31st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and Mount Rainier.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Fort Washington and Rain Showers near Mount Rainier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to Mount Rainier?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 10.1 miles from Fort Washington and 10.1 miles from Mount Rainier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fort Washington and Rain Showers near Mount Rainier.
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 Mount Rainier. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 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 Mount Rainier
Stratovolcano in the U.
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.9415000, -76.9649800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Rainier (-76.96498, 38.9415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
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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