How far is Takoma Park, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
The driving distance from Takoma Park, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Takoma Park and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Takoma Park and Fort Washington.
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Start on Philadelphia Avenue
15 m · 5 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn right onto Carroll Avenue
1904 ft · 1 min · Carroll Avenue
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Turn straight onto Laurel Avenue
99 m · 12 sec · Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue Northwest
1.3 km · 2 min · Eastern Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · New Hampshire Avenue Northeast
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Continue on North Capitol Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Capitol Street
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Keep left to continue on Hawaii Avenue Northeast
128 m · 18 sec · Hawaii Avenue Northeast
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Continue on North Capitol Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 5 min · North Capitol Street Northwest
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Continue on North Capitol Street Northwest
787 ft · 29 sec · North Capitol Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
926 ft · 30 sec · Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northwest
1 km · 2 min · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn right onto New York Avenue Northwest
1172 ft · 42 sec · New York Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Tunnel
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Take the exit slight left toward I 695
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 East
1351 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Continue on Southeast Freeway
2683 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
5.7 mi · 9 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 Takoma Park and Fort Washington.
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.
Indian Head Highway
Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
5.73 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Takoma 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 Takoma Park to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Takoma Park and 12.3 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Takoma Park and Sunny near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights
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 Forest Heights.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Takoma Park and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 18.71 mi (30.11 km).
#1 Takoma Park
City in Maryland, United States
| Population | 17,696 |
| Coordinates | 38.9778900, -77.0074800 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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