How far is Baltimore, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.9 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.38 mi
47.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.38 mi
Kilometers
47.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.9 mi
Kilometers
56.17 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 7:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
16.9 mi
00h 21m
To Wheaton
18 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Light Street

    1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Conway Street

    1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    108 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Boulevard West

    1146 ft · 43 sec · University Boulevard West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.2 mi · 61%
Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 13%
Randolph Road
2.96 mi · 8%
Georgia Avenue
1.17 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 3%
New Hampshire Avenue
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 21m from Baltimore
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 16.9 miles from Baltimore and 18 miles from Wheaton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Riverdale Park Town Hall

Riverdale , MD
5008 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737
Rating 3.8/5 5 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.28 km).

Baltimore

#1 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fayette Street (-76.612187, 39.290408)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Wheaton. The current time is 17:47:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.