How far is Fort Washington, MD from Walkersville, MD?
The driving distance from Fort Washington, MD to Walkersville, MD is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 01h 44m.
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.
A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Washington and Walkersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington and Walkersville.
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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
5.7 mi · 8 min · Indian Head Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Richmond, Baltimore
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South, I 295 North: Washington, Richmond
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Thru)
8 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Capital Beltway
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Continue on Capital Beltway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
16 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270: Rockville, Frederick
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road
1052 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Frederick Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Frederick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 26 East: Libertytown, Walkersville
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Woodsboro Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodsboro Pike
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Turn left onto West Crum Road
602 ft · 26 sec · West Crum Road
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Continue on Main Street
1568 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
76 m · 7 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Washington and Walkersville.
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.
MD 117
Merge slight right
21 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Fort Washington and Partly Cloudy near Walkersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Washington to Walkersville?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
North Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Fort Washington and 38.5 miles from Walkersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fort Washington and Partly Cloudy near Walkersville.
Stop Ideas Near North Bethesda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bethesda.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Washington and Walkersville. Straight-line distance: 56.63 mi (91.14 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 Walkersville
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 6,574 |
| Coordinates | 39.4862100, -77.3519300 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walkersville (-77.35193, 39.48621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.46 | $24.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
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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