How far is Sandy Spring Estates, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
The driving distance from Sandy Spring Estates, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Spring Estates and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Spring Estates and Fort Washington.
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Start on Bounds Avenue
1201 ft · 55 sec · Bounds Avenue
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Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
1205 ft · 55 sec · Sweitzer Lane
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Turn left onto Sandy Spring Road
124 m · 15 sec · Sandy Spring Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll
2209 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 200 Toll East, I 95 South: Washington
2464 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2894 ft · 45 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
612 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head
136 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Indian Head Highway
6.5 mi · 10 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 Sandy Spring Estates 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sandy Spring Estates and Scattered 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 Sandy Spring Estates to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Lake Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Sandy Spring Estates and 19.8 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sandy Spring Estates and Scattered Rain Showers near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Arbor
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 Lake Arbor.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Spring Estates and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.34 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
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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