Origin
Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Afternoon in Sandy Spring Estates on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy Spring Estates, MD to New Carrollton, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandy Spring Estates, MD
Makayla Asuncion
New Carrollton, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy Spring Estates, MD to New Carrollton, MD covers 15.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Riverdale Road, Lamont Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 15.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Riverdale Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Riverdale Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Sweitzer Lane.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 15.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Sweitzer Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sweitzer Lane
Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 200 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MD 200 Toll
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 200 Toll East, I 95 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 200 Toll East, I 95 South: Washington
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
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 20B-A
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
8
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
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 Sandy Spring Estates, MD to New Carrollton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Lanham along the way.
Lanham
13.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| Riverdale Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lamont Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Annapolis Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sweitzer Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bounds Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Spring Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Carrollton Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Spring Estates, MD and New Carrollton, MD.
1
Start on Bounds Avenue
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bounds Avenue
2
Turn right onto Sweitzer Lane
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Sweitzer Lane
3
Turn left onto MD 198
406 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sandy Spring Road
4
Take the ramp
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Washington
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward MD 200 Toll East, I 95 South: Washington
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 95 South: Washington
8
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 20B-A
Toward MD 450: Bladensburg, Lanham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
512 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MD 450 West: Bladensburg
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto MD 450
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Annapolis Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Riverdale Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Road
13
Turn right onto Lamont Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamont Drive
14
Turn right onto Carrollton Parkway
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Carrollton Parkway
15
Arrive at destination
Carrollton Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
New Carrollton, MD
Afternoon in New Carrollton on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 Sandy Spring Estates, MD to New Carrollton, MD covers 15.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Riverdale Road, Lamont Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Sandy Spring Estates, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.59 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 12 decision points packed into just 15.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Sweitzer Lane): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Sandy Spring Estates, MD to New Carrollton, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Lanham along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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