How far is Friendly, MD from New Carrollton, MD?
The driving distance from Friendly, MD to New Carrollton, MD is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friendly and New Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendly and New Carrollton.
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Start on Allentown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road
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Continue on Allentown Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
2284 ft · 46 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Riverdale Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn right onto Lamont Drive
1 km · 2 min · Lamont Drive
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Turn right onto Carrollton Parkway
33 m · 5 sec · Carrollton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendly and New Carrollton.
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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
9.7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Friendly and Sunny near New Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friendly to New Carrollton?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Forestville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Friendly and 12.7 miles from New Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Friendly and Sunny near New Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Forestville
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 Forestville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendly and New Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.71 km).
#1 Friendly
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 9,250 |
| Coordinates | 38.7517800, -76.9785900 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Carrollton
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,909 |
| Coordinates | 38.9698300, -76.8799700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton Parkway (-76.879974, 38.969845)
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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