How far is Arbutus, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Arbutus, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arbutus and Wheaton.
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Start on Shelbourne Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Shelbourne Road
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Turn right onto Sulphur Spring Road
2244 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Spring Road
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Turn right onto Selford Road
946 ft · 19 sec · Selford Road
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Continue on South Rolling Road
1038 ft · 21 sec · South Rolling Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East
122 m · 10 sec
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Continue on I 195 East
652 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metropolitan Boulevard
1 km · 41 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
2757 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
108 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road
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Keep slight left
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto University Boulevard West
1146 ft · 43 sec · 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 Arbutus 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Arbutus and Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arbutus to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Arbutus and 15.5 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Arbutus and Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arbutus and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 24.13 mi (38.84 km).
#1 Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 20,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.2545500, -76.6999700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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