How far is Accokeek, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Accokeek, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Place in Maryland, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Accokeek and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Accokeek and Wheaton.
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Start on the route
628 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Livingston Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Road
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Turn left onto Indian Head Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Tucker Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road
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Continue on Allentown Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 22 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton
82 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard East
2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East
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Continue on University Boulevard West
3.1 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road
49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Accokeek and Wheaton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
16.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Accokeek and Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Accokeek to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forestville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Accokeek and 21.7 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Accokeek and Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Forestville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forestville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Accokeek and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.45 km).
#1 Accokeek
Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 10,573 |
| Coordinates | 38.6676200, -77.0283100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheaton
Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0398300, -77.0552600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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