How far is Brooklyn Park, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
35.51 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.89 mi
43.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.89 mi
Kilometers
43.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.14 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Park
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

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 Park
17.1 mi
00h 22m
To Wheaton
18.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marshall Road

    15 m · 7 sec · Marshall Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1251 ft · 48 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belle Grove Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Belle Grove Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North Camp Meade Road

    1119 ft · 32 sec · North Camp Meade Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 695 West: Towson

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    2281 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

  11. 11

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    108 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Boulevard West

    1146 ft · 43 sec · University Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
17.5 mi · 49%
Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 13%
Baltimore Beltway
3.26 mi · 9%
Randolph Road
2.96 mi · 8%
Belle Grove Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Georgia Avenue
1.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 22m from Brooklyn Park
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 17.1 miles from Brooklyn Park and 18.3 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn Park and Chance Rain Showers 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 10.6 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Riverdale Park Town Hall
Meeting point 14.1 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 12.3 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 Park and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 26.89 mi (43.28 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2284400, -76.6163600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Marshall Road (-76.616247, 39.228434)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.05 $12.10
Premium $5.15 $6.43 $12.87
Diesel $6.36 $7.95 $15.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Park and Wheaton. The current time is 22:39:16.

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.