How far is Brooklyn, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.26 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.62 mi
44.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.62 mi
Kilometers
44.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.26 mi
Kilometers
59.96 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Tue, Nov 10, 12:24 PM EST
Return by in Brooklyn
Tue, Nov 10, 1:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-11-10T11:36
Arrive Wheaton
Tue, Nov 10, 12:24 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Brooklyn
17.9 mi
00h 24m
To Wheaton
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 7:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2048 ft · 1 min · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Patapsco Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Patapsco Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 895 Toll North

    1215 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Childs Street, Frankfurst Avenue

    648 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Childs Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Childs Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 895 Toll South

    777 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

  16. 16

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

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

    108 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto University Boulevard West

    1146 ft · 43 sec · University Boulevard West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
22.1 mi · 59%
Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 13%
Randolph Road
2.96 mi · 8%
Georgia Avenue
1.17 mi · 3%
Harbor Tunnel Throughway
0.99 mi · 3%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harbor Tunnel Thruway

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 24m from Brooklyn
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Clear near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Brooklyn and 19.4 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brooklyn and Clear 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 10.8 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 13 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 Brooklyn and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 27.62 mi (44.45 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2303900, -76.6021900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.602049, 39.230408)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.53 $5.98 $11.95
Premium $4.87 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $6.27 $8.28 $16.55

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Wheaton. The current time is 11:36:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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