Origin
New Carrollton, MD
Late night in New Carrollton on Friday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Carrollton, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Carrollton, MD
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Sandy Spring Estates, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Carrollton, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD covers 16.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Capital Beltway, I 95, Riverdale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Capital Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 16.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Capital Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I-95 North: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I-95 North: Baltimore
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MD 200 Toll, MD 198: Konterra Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31; 32; 33
Toward MD 200 Toll, MD 198: Konterra Drive
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 200 Toll West, MD 198
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 200 Toll West, MD 198
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
8
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 33B
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Carrollton, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
Burtonsville
13.5 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Beltway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| I 95 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lamont Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Spring Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sweitzer Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bounds Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Beltway
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Carrollton, MD and Sandy Spring Estates, MD.
1
Start on Carrollton Parkway
108 ft
·
12 sec
·
Carrollton Parkway
2
Turn left onto Lamont Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamont Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Riverdale Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
4
Turn left onto MD 450
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Annapolis Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 95; I 495
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Toward I-95 North: Baltimore
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 31; 32; 33
Toward MD 200 Toll, MD 198: Konterra Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll West, MD 198
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198: Konterra Drive
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward MD 198: Laurel, Burtonsville
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33B
Toward MD 198 West: Burtonsville
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MD 198
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Spring Road
15
Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sweitzer Lane
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Bounds Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bounds Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Bounds Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Late night in Sandy Spring Estates on Friday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 New Carrollton, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD covers 16.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Capital Beltway, I 95, Riverdale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from New Carrollton, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New Carrollton, MD to Sandy Spring Estates, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Burtonsville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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