How far is it from La Plata, MD, to Bladensburg, MD, ?

The distance between La Plata, MD, and Bladensburg, MD, is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from La Plata, MD, to Bladensburg, MD, ?

The drive from La Plata, MD, to Bladensburg, MD, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from La Plata, MD, to Bladensburg, MD, ?

The fastest route from La Plata, MD, to Bladensburg, MD, covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

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La Plata, MDBladensburg, MD

Distance: 38 mi·Duration: 1 h

Driving from La Plata, MD to Bladensburg, MD takes about 1 h via MD 5. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in District Heights, MD, Mount Rainier, MD. Driving directions

Driving directions

20 · 38 mi

This 38-mile commute takes about 58 minutes, starting on MD 6 before picking up Saint Charles Parkway. From there, it's onto the Capital Beltway and MD 202, ending in Bladensburg along the Anacostia River.

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Continue straight 147 yd
3 Turn left onto Charles Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto La Plata Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Radio Station Road 2 mi
6 Turn right onto Saint Charles Parkway 7 mi
7 Continue straight onto Mattawoman Beantown Road 4 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Crain Highway 3 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto Branch Avenue 9 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Capital Beltway 9 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Landover Road 5 mi
17 Continue straight onto Annapolis Road 140 yd
18 Turn right onto 54th Street 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Upshur Street 57 yd
20 Arrive right onto Upshur Street

The return trip from Bladensburg, MD to La Plata, MD covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

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Questions and answers

Bladensburg, MD lies roughly to the north of La Plata, MD.

How far is it from La Plata, MD, {fromState} to Bladensburg, MD, {toState}?

The distance between La Plata, MD, {fromState} and Bladensburg, MD, {toState} is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from La Plata, MD, {fromState} to Bladensburg, MD, {toState}?

The drive from La Plata, MD, {fromState} to Bladensburg, MD, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from La Plata, MD, {fromState} to Bladensburg, MD, {toState}?

The fastest route from La Plata, MD, {fromState} to Bladensburg, MD, {toState} covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

What is the shortest route from La Plata, MD to Bladensburg, MD?

The shortest driving route from La Plata, MD to Bladensburg, MD is about 38 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between La Plata, MD and Bladensburg, MD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from La Plata, MD to Bladensburg, MD, including Albertsons Silver Spring #4817 (350 kW), Alexandria Hyundai & Genesis of Alexandria (Alexandria, VA) (350 kW), BOA Alexandria VA9-666 (Alexandria, VA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 518.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 6, 2026.

La Plata, MD–Bladensburg, MD

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