How far is New Carrollton, MD from Sandy Spring Estates, MD?
The driving distance from New Carrollton, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Carrollton and Sandy Spring Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Carrollton and Sandy Spring Estates.
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Start on Carrollton Parkway
33 m · 12 sec · Carrollton Parkway
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Turn left onto Lamont Drive
1 km · 2 min · Lamont Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverdale Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn left onto Annapolis Road
2701 ft · 56 sec · Annapolis Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1779 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-95 North: Baltimore
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll, MD 198: Konterra Drive
2393 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll West, MD 198
1739 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Konterra Drive
2986 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2970 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 198 West: Burtonsville
2145 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Sandy Spring Road
3069 ft · 1 min · Sandy Spring Road
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Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
1205 ft · 59 sec · Sweitzer Lane
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Turn left onto Bounds Avenue
1201 ft · 52 sec · Bounds Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bounds Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Carrollton and Sandy Spring Estates.
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
6.09 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving New Carrollton and Partly Sunny near Sandy Spring Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Carrollton to Sandy Spring Estates?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from New Carrollton and 8.3 miles from Sandy Spring Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around New Carrollton and Partly Sunny near Sandy Spring Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Hillandale
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 Hillandale.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Carrollton and Sandy Spring Estates. Straight-line distance: 9.23 mi (14.86 km).
#1 New Carrollton
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,909 |
| Coordinates | 38.9698300, -76.8799700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Spring Estates
Sandy Spring Estates is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1028900, -76.8958100 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Spring Estates (-76.89581, 39.10289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.96 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
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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