Which direction is Washington, DC from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)?

Washington, DC lies roughly to the south-west of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Washington, DC

Distance: 32 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, DC takes about 50 min via MD 295. The distance is 32 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Fort Meade, MD, College Park, MD, University Park, MD, Washington, DC. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 32 mi

1 Depart onto Arrival Roadway (Authorized Vehicles) 1 mi
2 Keep slightly left 1 mi
3 Continue straight 2 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway 24 mi
6 Keep slightly right onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto John Hanson Highway 167 yd
8 Continue straight onto New York Avenue Northeast 4 mi

9 Continue straight onto New York Avenue Northwest 1 mi
10 Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest 173 yd
11 Turn right onto L Street Northwest 63 yd
12 Turn right 98 yd
13 Turn right onto New York Avenue Northwest 76 yd
14 Arrive right onto New York Avenue Northwest

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The return trip from Washington, DC to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) covers roughly the same distance, 32 mi.

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Charging points along the way

722 chargers

Albertsons Silver Spring #4817CCS, CHAdeMO · 116 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD, 20901350 kW
Alexandria Hyundai & Genesis of Alexandria (Alexandria, VA)CCS · 1707 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22301350 kW
Arundel MillsCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, MD, 21076350 kW
Barcroft PlazaCCS · 6345 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA, 22041350 kW
Bethesda RowCCS, CHAdeMO · 4950 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD, 20814350 kW

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Washington, DC → New Carrollton, MD12 mi · 20 min Washington, DC → Chevy Chase Section Three, MD8 mi · 25 min Washington, DC → Laurel, MD20 mi · 35 min Washington, DC → Southern Gateway, VA52 mi · 1 h 10 min Washington, DC → Mount Rainier, MD5 mi · 15 min Washington, DC → North Brentwood, MD6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), {fromState} to Washington, DC, {toState}?: The distance between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), {fromState} and Washington, DC, {toState} is 32 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), {fromState} to Washington, DC, {toState}?: The drive from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), {fromState} to Washington, DC, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), {fromState} to Washington, DC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), {fromState} to Washington, DC, {toState} covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Washington, DC from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)?: Washington, DC lies roughly to the south-west of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Which roads does the route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, DC follow?: The drive from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, DC mainly follows MD 295.
Which towns do you pass between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Washington, DC?: Towns on the route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, DC include Baltimore, Bowie, Summerfield, Hyattsville.
Are there charging stations between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Washington, DC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, DC, including Albertsons Silver Spring #4817 (350 kW); Alexandria Hyundai & Genesis of Alexandria (Alexandria, VA) (350 kW); Arundel Mills (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 904.

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