Origin
Fort Washington, MD
Late night in Fort Washington on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Washington, MD to Marlboro Village, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Washington, MD
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Marlboro Village, MD
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Trip Overview
Fort Washington, MD to Marlboro Village, MD is 22.3 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Allentown Road, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Indian Head Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Maryland, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a route with frequent turns that will keep you engaged as you navigate through the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a same-day adventure, allowing you ample time for other activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Indian Head Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Old Fort Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Palmer Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Tucker Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Marlboro Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Brown Station Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Allentown Road
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Washington, MD and Marlboro Village, MD.
1
Start on Warburton Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Warburton Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Fort Washington Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fort Washington Road
3
Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Fort Road
4
Turn left onto MD 210
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Indian Head Highway
5
Turn right onto Palmer Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
6
Continue on Tucker Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tucker Road
7
Continue on Allentown Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Allentown Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto MD 337
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Suitland Parkway
9
Turn right onto MD 4
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn left onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ritchie Marlboro Road
12
Turn slight right
148 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Old Marlboro Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Marlboro Pike
14
Turn left onto Brown Station Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Station Road
15
Turn right onto Lords Landing Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lords Landing Road
16
Turn left onto Lord Sterling Place
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lord Sterling Place
17
Continue on Lord Sterling Place
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lord Sterling Place
18
Turn right
203 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fort Washington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Fort Washington Road
Navigation decision point
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Ritchie Marlboro Road
Turn left onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Brown Station Road
Turn left onto Brown Station Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Marlboro Village, MD
Late night in Marlboro Village on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
11 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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent navigation adjustments. With a highway share of only 2%, you'll primarily be on local roads, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on Allentown Road, after which you can anticipate a more varied driving experience with more turns. This route is less about cruising and more about actively navigating through community streets.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Allentown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Fort Washington Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.3 miles (Fort Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Ritchie Marlboro Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Allentown Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fort Washington Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (Ritchie Marlboro Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marlboro Village, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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