How far is Severna Park, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
The driving distance from Severna Park, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Severna Park and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Severna Park and Fort Washington.
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Start on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
43 m · 10 sec · Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cypress Creek Road
1372 ft · 1 min · Cypress Creek Road
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Turn right onto Governor Ritchie Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 South, US 301 South, US 50 West: Annapolis, Washington
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Capital Beltway
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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 Severna Park 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.
John Hanson Highway
Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Severna Park and Sunny near Fort Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Severna Park to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Severna Park and 25.4 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Severna Park and Sunny near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
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 Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Severna Park and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 35.91 mi (57.79 km).
#1 Severna Park
Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
| Population | 37,634 |
| Coordinates | 39.0703900, -76.5452400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: Fort Washington (-77.02303, 38.70734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
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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