How far is Frostburg, MD from Fort Washington, MD?

The driving distance from Frostburg, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 167 miles (268.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
167.02 mi
02h 46m
Flight
121.35 mi
195.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.35 mi
Kilometers
195.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.02 mi
Kilometers
268.79 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Frostburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frostburg
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Fort Washington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frostburg
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
Boonsboro
MD

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

From Frostburg
83.5 mi
01h 23m
To Fort Washington
83.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frostburg and Fort Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    42 m · 11 sec · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on National Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · National Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    134 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Winchester Road

    961 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    41.5 mi · 47 min · National Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    43.5 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 Spur: Washington, Northern Virginia

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Capital Beltway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    18.5 mi · 23 min · Capital Beltway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210 South: Indian Head

    783 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Washington Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Diggers Lane

    1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane

    96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Warburton Drive

    748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
48.3 mi · 29%
National Freeway
41.5 mi · 25%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 18%
Capital Beltway
22.6 mi · 14%
Indian Head Highway
5.73 mi · 3%
Capital Beltway (Local)
4.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

43.5 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonsboro
01h 23m from Frostburg
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Frostburg and Rain Showers near Fort Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frostburg to Fort Washington?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Boonsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Frostburg and 83.6 miles from Fort Washington.

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

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boonsboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boonsboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boonsboro.

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

17 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

21 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

24 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

25 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frostburg and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 121.35 mi (195.3 km).

Frostburg

#1 Frostburg

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population8,465
Coordinates39.6581400, -78.9283600
Altitude631
CountryUnited States
Fort Washington

#2 Fort Washington

Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population24,183
Coordinates38.7073400, -77.0230300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: North Water Street (-78.928352, 39.658104)
End: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $24.07
Round trip
$48.13
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.07 $48.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.95 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.98 $35.22 $70.44

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frostburg and Fort Washington. The current time is 04:26:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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