How far is Fort Washington, MD from Takoma Park, MD?
The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Takoma Park, MD is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washington and Takoma Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Takoma Park.
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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
99 m · 11 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Saratoga Avenue Northeast
124 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Avenue Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Saratoga Avenue Northeast
64 m · 4 sec · Saratoga Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 12th Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue Northeast
829 ft · 31 sec · Michigan Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 13th Street Northeast
1371 ft · 37 sec · 13th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Webster Street Northeast
785 ft · 42 sec · Webster Street Northeast
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Turn sharp left onto South Dakota Avenue Northeast
1347 ft · 48 sec · South Dakota Avenue Northeast
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Turn slight right onto Sargent Road Northeast
2892 ft · 2 min · Sargent Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Walnut Avenue
139 m · 20 sec · Walnut Avenue
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Continue on Elm Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto Pine Avenue
788 ft · 39 sec · Pine Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbia Avenue
36 m · 7 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Carroll Avenue
982 ft · 40 sec · Carroll Avenue
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and Takoma Park.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Fort Washington and Sunny near Takoma Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to Takoma Park?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Fort Washington and 11.4 miles from Takoma Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Washington and Sunny near Takoma Park.
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 Takoma Park. Straight-line distance: 18.71 mi (30.11 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 Takoma Park
City in Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,696 |
| Coordinates | 38.9778900, -77.0074800 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Takoma Park (-77.00748, 38.97789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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