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Trip from Ocean City, MD to Fort Washington, MD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

159.4 mi

257 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ocean City, MD, MD

Ocean City, MD

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unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Fort Washington, MD

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Trip Overview

This 159.4-mile drive from Ocean City, MD to Fort Washington, MD is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using Friendship Road and Worcester Highway, transitioning to Dupont Boulevard along the way. With a projected fuel cost of around $26, this route offers an economical journey. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. Given its manageable length and the regions you'll traverse within Maryland, it's well-suited for a direct trip without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.7 miles from Ocean City, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Friendship Road — —
Worcester Highway — —
Dupont Boulevard — —
Seashore Highway — —
Sussex Highway — —
Rifle Range Road — —
South Main Street — —
Market Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Friendship Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City, MD and Fort Washington, MD.

1

Start on Philadelphia Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
2

Continue straight

5.9 mi · 9 min
3

Take the exit slight right

154 ft · 4 sec
4

Turn straight onto Friendship Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Friendship Road
5

Turn right onto Worcester Highway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Worcester Highway
6

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 33 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Worcester Highway

4.3 mi · 5 min · Worcester Highway
8

Continue on Dupont Boulevard

20 mi · 28 min · Dupont Boulevard
9

Turn left onto Seashore Highway

11 mi · 17 min · Seashore Highway
10

Turn right onto Sussex Highway

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Sussex Highway
11

Take the exit slight left

167 ft · 6 sec
12

Continue on Rifle Range Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
13

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
14

Turn left onto Market Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Market Street
15

Turn right onto Seashore Highway

7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
16

Continue on Shore Highway

17 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
17

Continue on Queen Anne Highway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
18

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec
19

Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway

29 mi · 39 min · Ocean Gateway
20

Continue on John Hanson Highway

19 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
21

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond
22

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

15 mi · 19 min · Capital Beltway
23

Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Capital Beltway (Local)
24

Take the exit slight right toward MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

410 ft · 10 sec · MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
25

Continue on MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights

0.1 mi · 15 sec · MD 210: Indian Head, Forest Heights
26

Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South: Indian Head

446 ft · 15 sec · MD 210 South: Indian Head
27

Turn left onto Indian Head Highway

6.5 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway
28

Turn right onto Old Fort Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
29

Turn left onto Washington Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Washington Drive
30

Continue on Diggers Lane

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Diggers Lane
31

At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane

315 ft · 17 sec · Reid Lane
32

Turn right onto Warburton Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Warburton Drive
33

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this straightforward 2 hour and 51 minute drive, departing from Ocean City, MD, you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the 159.4 miles in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $26, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially since it's a turn-heavy local drive. A practical tip for this route would be to familiarize yourself with the main roads – Friendship Road, Worcester Highway, and Dupont Boulevard – before you depart, as the frequent turns mean you'll be making decisions about direction regularly. Enjoy the local feel of the journey.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.7 miles from Ocean City, MD, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

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 35 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.7 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 20m

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 Ocean City, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ocean City, MD

This is one driving day of about 159.4 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Ocean City, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ridgely, MD

80 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bridgeville, DE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ridgely, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.7 miles from Ocean City, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Talbot St.Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocean City, Maryland

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+14102891700

Visit website

Malia's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocean City, Maryland

0.9 mi

Sahara Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocean City, Maryland

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kisa Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dagsboro, Delaware

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.8

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13023215351

Visit website

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Denton, Maryland

1.1 mi

Milk & Honey Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dagsboro, Delaware

1.3 mi

Talbot St.Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ocean City, Maryland

Hours: Closed

+14102891700

Visit website

Malia's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Ocean City, Maryland

Hours: Closed

+14436642420

Sahara Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Ocean City, Maryland

Hours: Closed

+14103907649

Visit website

bai-tee Bakery • Cafe • Kitchen • Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Ocean City, Maryland

Hours: Closed

+14435896970

Visit website

Breakfast Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ocean City, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14102131804

Jay's Cafe & Trading Co.

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ocean City, Maryland

Hours: Closed

+14102893326

Visit website

Reuben's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.9

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14102670441

Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 113.9

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+14102638333

Visit website

Kisa Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.8

Dagsboro, Delaware

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13023215351

Visit website

Craft Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.3

Denton, Maryland

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14109347519

Visit website

Milk & Honey Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.8

Dagsboro, Delaware

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13023219581

Visit website

The Pines Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.4

Berlin, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Assateague Island Surf Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Berlin, Maryland

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14109732632

Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Berlin, Maryland

Hours: 6:30–11 am

EV Connect Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 34.2

Georgetown, Delaware

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 34.2

Georgetown, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ocean City, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22.8

Millsboro, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ocean City, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14106851109

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 45.5

Seaford, Delaware

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 125.3

Bowie, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 125.3

Gambrills, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Capital Hotel Annapolis

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 113.9

Annapolis, Maryland

+14438376481

Visit website

Bonita Beach Hotel

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Ocean City, Maryland

+18006410011

Visit website

Fort Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 159.4

Fort Washington, Maryland

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13017634600

Visit website

Piscataway Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 159.4

Accokeek, Maryland

+13017634600

Visit website

Annapolis Eventours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 113.9

Annapolis, Maryland

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14435101348

Visit website

National Colonial Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 159.4

Accokeek, Maryland

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13012832113

Visit website

River Farm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 159.4

Alexandria, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17037685700

Visit website

George Washington's Mount Vernon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 159.4

Mt Vernon, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17037802000

Visit website

Escapology Escape Room National Harbor

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 148

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+13015501873

Visit website

National Harbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 148

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776285427

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.43 one way

$52.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $28.94 $57.89
premium $4.93 $30.91 $61.83
diesel $5.61 $35.19 $70.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.8 0 $16.74 $7.65
Efficient EV 39.9 0 $13.95 $6.38
EV Truck/SUV 63.8 0 $22.32 $10.20

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 17, 2026

Origin

Ocean City, MD

Night in Ocean City on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Washington, MD

Night in Fort Washington on Saturday

Local time

9:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ridgely, MD

80 mi in

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

11 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

2h 51m 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?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for the entirety of this 159.4-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted highway driving. Instead, anticipate navigating a series of local roads, including Friendship Road, Worcester Highway, and Dupont Boulevard, which will likely involve more frequent turns and potentially varied speed limits. The absence of a 'longest stretch' metric further emphasizes the continuous nature of this local road network, suggesting a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road conditions and turns from start to finish.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Friendship Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ocean City, MD to Fort Washington, MD is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ocean City, MD to Fort Washington, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 159.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ocean City, MD to Fort Washington, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Washington, 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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