How far is Hampstead, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
The driving distance from Hampstead, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampstead and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead and Fort Washington.
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Start on Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 3 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hanover Pike
94 m · 4 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Turn right onto Butler Road
2487 ft · 34 sec · Butler Road
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Take the exit straight
2083 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
8.7 mi · 12 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Arbutus
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1: Southwestern Boulevard
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwestern Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Washington Boulevard
1956 ft · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1045 ft · 26 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: BWI Airport
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Washington
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 32 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
2902 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
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Continue on Anacostia Freeway
8.4 mi · 13 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road
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Turn left onto Washington Drive
1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive
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Continue on Diggers Lane
1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane
96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane
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Turn right onto Warburton Drive
748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampstead and Fort Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
23.2 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hampstead and Chance 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 Hampstead to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Hampstead and 41.8 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hampstead and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 62.7 mi (100.91 km).
#1 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $4.24 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $17.88 | $35.75 |
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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