How far is Fort Washington, MD from New Mexico, MD?

The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to New Mexico, MD is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
84.08 mi
01h 41m
Flight
62.04 mi
99.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.04 mi
Kilometers
99.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.08 mi
Kilometers
135.31 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Mexico
Fri, Oct 16, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Washington
Fri, Oct 16, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Washington
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive New Mexico
Fri, Oct 16, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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

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.

Mid-route stop
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Fort Washington
39.8 mi
00h 50m
To New Mexico
44.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washington and New Mexico.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and New Mexico.

  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

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Indian Head Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Capitol Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 295 North: Malcolm X Avenue, Dorothea Dix Avenue, DHS

    639 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North

    870 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Anacostia Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Anacostia Freeway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Anacostia Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    2038 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    23.7 mi · 33 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Catonsville

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metropolitan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Elkridge

    683 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Halethorpe

    103 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    2277 ft · 50 sec · Washington Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwestern Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 695 North: Towson

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 795 North: Owings Mills, Reisterstown

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Baltimore Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Baltimore Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1143 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    130 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Manchester Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Manchester Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Guadelupe Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Guadelupe Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadelupe Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and New Mexico.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.7 mi · 28%
Baltimore Boulevard
9.43 mi · 11%
Northwest Expressway
9.06 mi · 11%
Baltimore Beltway
8.67 mi · 10%
Indian Head Highway
7.57 mi · 9%
Anacostia Freeway
4.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 50m from Fort Washington
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Washington and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to New Mexico?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Fort Washington and 44.2 miles from New Mexico.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.59 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Washington and Chance Rain Showers near New Mexico.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and New Mexico. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.85 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
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#2 New Mexico

New Mexico is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6034400, -76.9488700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)
End: Guadelupe Drive (-76.949006, 39.60335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $12.59
Round trip
$25.19
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $12.59 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.84 $14.38 $28.76
Premium $5.15 $15.28 $30.57
Diesel $6.36 $18.90 $37.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Washington and New Mexico. The current time is 22:39:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.