How far is Beltsville, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Beltsville, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beltsville and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beltsville and Wheaton.
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Start on Powder Mill Road
4 m · 4 sec · Powder Mill Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
3134 ft · 41 sec · 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 Beltsville 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
Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
3.35 mi · 00h 04m
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 Beltsville and Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beltsville to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Hillandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Beltsville and 5.2 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Beltsville and Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Hillandale
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 Hillandale.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beltsville and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 7.94 mi (12.78 km).
#1 Beltsville
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 16,772 |
| Coordinates | 39.0348300, -76.9074700 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
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
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