The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Fort Washington, MD covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Anacostia Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.1 miles from Aberdeen, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 84.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Fort Washington, MD covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in near Express Toll Lanes.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
19.1 mi into trip|~24m in|Express Toll Lanes
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
36.5 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airpor...
8
64 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
7
75.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Indian Head
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Indian Head
7
76.2 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 210 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 210 South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aberdeen, MD and Fort Washington, MD, road signs point toward Bwi Marshall Airport, Annapolis and Indian Head.
Bwi Marshall Airport
36.5 mi in|~47m
Annapolis
64 mi in|~1h 26m
Indian Head
75.2 mi in|~1h 43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
27.1 mi
37m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi
18m
Anacostia Freeway
8.4 mi
13m
Express Toll Lanes
7.7 mi
9m
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
7.3 mi
10m
Indian Head Highway
5.7 mi
8m
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
2.2 mi
3m
Old Fort Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 27.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MD and Fort Washington, MD.
1
Start on MD 132
1.4 mi·2 min·West Bel Air Avenue
2
Turn right onto Beards Hill Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Beards Hill Road
3
Turn left onto MD 22
0.5 mi·42 sec·Aberdeen Thruway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 95 South: Baltimore
5
Merge onto I 95
16 mi·18 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi·7 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi·1 min·Express Toll Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 895
3.8 mi·5 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
9
Continue on I 895
1.4 mi·2 min·Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
10
Continue on I 895
2.2 mi·3 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 895
0.5 mi·39 sec·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 895
0.5 mi·41 sec·Harbor Tunnel Throughway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 895
1.3 mi·1 min·Harbor Tunnel Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 4Toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall AirportUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto MD 295
27 mi·37 min·Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, AnnapolisUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MD 201
2.2 mi·3 min·Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on DC 295
8.4 mi·13 min·Anacostia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward Indian HeadUse the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward MD 210 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto MD 210
5.7 mi·8 min·Indian Head Highway
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Old Fort Road
23
Turn left onto Washington Drive
0.2 mi·46 sec·Washington Drive
24
Continue on Diggers Lane
0.2 mi·48 sec·Diggers Lane
25
At end of road, turn left onto Reid Lane
314 ft·17 sec·Reid Lane
26
Turn right onto Warburton Drive
0.1 mi·32 sec·Warburton Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Warburton Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.1 miles from Aberdeen, MD, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Washington, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, MD
This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Aberdeen, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Baltimore-Washington Parkway for about 27.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from Aberdeen, MD
· 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Aberdeen, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Washington, MD
The final approach into Fort Washington, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
G & A RESTAURANT INC
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
White Marsh, Maryland
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 18
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potoma...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
$20
near mile 69.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.3
0
$8.84
$4.04
Efficient EV
21.1
0
$7.37
$3.37
EV Truck/SUV
33.7
0
$11.79
$5.39
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Aberdeen, MD
Morning
in Aberdeen on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Washington, MD
Morning
in Fort Washington on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aberdeen, MD to Fort Washington, MD covers 84.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Anacostia Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Aberdeen, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (Express Toll Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Aberdeen, MD and Fort Washington, MD, road signs point toward Bwi Marshall Airport, Annapolis and Indian Head.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
