How far is Kemp Mill, MD from Fort Washington, MD?

The driving distance from Kemp Mill, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
37.97 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.92 mi
36.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.97 mi
Kilometers
61.1 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Washington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Kemp Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kemp Mill
2026-04-19T07:49
Arrive Fort Washington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kemp Mill
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
Walker Mill
MD

Census designated place in Maryland, United States

From Kemp Mill
19 mi
00h 24m
To Fort Washington
19 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
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 Kemp Mill and Fort Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kemp Mill and Fort Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwood Terrace

    1498 ft · 1 min · Northwood Terrace

  2. 2

    Continue on Conti Place

    664 ft · 34 sec · Conti Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoyt Street

    113 m · 23 sec · Hoyt Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Arcola Avenue

    792 ft · 24 sec · Arcola Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto University Boulevard West

    1.3 mi · 3 min · University Boulevard West

  6. 6

    Continue on University Boulevard East

    2995 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Capital Beltway East, Baltimore, College Park

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    25.8 mi · 34 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

    2894 ft · 45 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    125 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

    612 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

    136 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Indian Head Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Fort Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Drive

    1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Diggers Lane

    1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane

  17. 17

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

    96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Warburton Drive

    748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
25.8 mi · 68%
Indian Head Highway
6.45 mi · 17%
Old Fort Road
1.45 mi · 4%
University Boulevard West
1.32 mi · 3%
University Boulevard East
0.57 mi · 1%
Capital Beltway (Local)
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

25.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walker Mill
00h 24m from Kemp Mill
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kemp Mill 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 Kemp Mill to Fort Washington?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Walker Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Kemp Mill and 19 miles from Fort Washington.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kemp Mill and Rain Showers near Fort Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Walker Mill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Walker Mill and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walker Mill.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

9 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

11 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kemp Mill and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 22.92 mi (36.88 km).

Kemp Mill

#1 Kemp Mill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population13,445
Coordinates39.0390000, -77.0191400
Altitude103
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: Northwood Terrace (-77.019102, 39.038948)
End: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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 Kemp Mill and Fort Washington. The current time is 07:49:55.

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.