How far is Sandy Spring Estates, MD from New Carrollton, MD?
The driving distance from Sandy Spring Estates, MD to New Carrollton, MD is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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Partly Sunny
Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Spring Estates and New Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Spring Estates and New Carrollton.
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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
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
1489 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 450 West: Bladensburg
156 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Annapolis Road
1306 ft · 26 sec · Annapolis Road
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Turn right onto Riverdale Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Road
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Turn right onto Lamont Drive
1 km · 2 min · Lamont Drive
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Turn right onto Carrollton Parkway
33 m · 5 sec · Carrollton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Spring Estates and New Carrollton.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sandy Spring Estates and Isolated Rain Showers near New Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Spring Estates to New Carrollton?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Sandy Spring Estates and 7.6 miles from New Carrollton.
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 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sandy Spring Estates and Isolated Rain Showers near New Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Beltsville
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 Beltsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Spring Estates and New Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 9.23 mi (14.86 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 New Carrollton
City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 12,909 |
| Coordinates | 38.9698300, -76.8799700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton Parkway (-76.879974, 38.969845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
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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