How far is Berwyn Heights, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Berwyn Heights, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.51 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.13 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Berwyn Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn Heights
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn Heights
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
Hillandale
MD

Census-designated place Maryland, United States

From Berwyn Heights
5.9 mi
00h 10m
To Wheaton
6.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Berwyn Heights and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn Heights and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Quebec Place

    156 m · 20 sec · Quebec Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 62nd Avenue

    1311 ft · 50 sec · 62nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greenbelt Road

    2407 ft · 56 sec · Greenbelt Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1049 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Avenue

    1902 ft · 37 sec · Kenilworth Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton

    82 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto University Boulevard East

    2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  12. 12

    Continue on University Boulevard West

    3.1 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn Heights 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
6.28 mi · 50%
University Boulevard West
3.06 mi · 25%
University Boulevard East
0.51 mi · 4%
Greenbelt Road
0.46 mi · 4%
Kenilworth Avenue
0.36 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillandale
00h 10m from Berwyn Heights
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn Heights and Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn Heights to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 5.9 miles from Berwyn Heights and 6.6 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn Heights and Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Hillandale

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 Hillandale and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 2.5 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 Hillandale.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

12 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

15 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

16 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn Heights and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.5 km).

Berwyn Heights

#1 Berwyn Heights

Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

Population3,249
Coordinates38.9940000, -76.9105300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Quebec Place (-76.910547, 38.99382)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.60
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.80 $3.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $4.95 $2.18 $4.36
Diesel $5.98 $2.63 $5.26

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 Berwyn Heights and Wheaton. The current time is 17:43:39.

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.