How far is La Plata, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Plata and Fort Washington is 12.57 miles (20.23 km).
Flight distance from La Plata, MD to Fort Washington, MD is 12.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Plata, Maryland to Fort Washington, Maryland is: 21.01 miles (33.82 km) by car.
Driving from La Plata to Fort Washington will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.
#1 La Plata
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 9800 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°31'45"N 76°58'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.5292900 |
| Longitude | -76.9752500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Washington
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24183 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°42'26"N 77°1'23"W |
| Latitude | 38.7073400 |
| Longitude | -77.0230300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Washington: Warburton Drive (-77.022819,38.707437)
Estimated Travel Time Between La Plata and Fort Washington
The distance between La Plata and Fort Washington is 34 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between La Plata and Fort Washington. The current time is 16:36:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.81 liters (0.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Plata and Fort Washington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Plata to Fort Washington is $2.49 (diesel $3.27).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $2.49 | $2.91 | $3.14 | $3.27 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Plata and Fort Washington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Columbia, MD to La Plata 65.51 miles (105 km)
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to La Plata 74.89 miles (121 km)
