How far is Carney, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Carney, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.57 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.55 mi
60.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.55 mi
Kilometers
60.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.57 mi
Kilometers
76.56 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Carney
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carney
2026-10-15T20:50
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carney
9:30 PM EDT
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
West Elkridge
MD

City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America

From Carney
23.2 mi
00h 27m
To Wheaton
24.4 mi
00h 27m

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 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 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 Carney and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harford Road

    3031 ft · 1 min · Harford Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 East: Essex

    1464 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1975 ft · 31 sec · Baltimore Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Baltimore Beltway

    2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: New York, Baltimore

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    5 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

  18. 18

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

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

    108 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto University Boulevard West

    1146 ft · 43 sec · University Boulevard West

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carney 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
26.7 mi · 56%
Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 10%
Randolph Road
2.96 mi · 6%
Baltimore Beltway
2.35 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
1.47 mi · 3%
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.39 mi · 3%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkridge
00h 27m from Carney
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Carney 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 Carney to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

West Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Carney and 24.4 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carney and Chance Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Baltimore City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Baltimore City Hall

Baltimore , MD
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rating 4.0/5 63 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Relay Town Hall

Halethorpe , MD
1710 Arlington Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Elkridge.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

3 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

31 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

39 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carney and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 37.55 mi (60.43 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Carney

Census designated place

Population29,941
Coordinates39.3942700, -76.5235800
Altitude108
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: (-76.523627, 39.394217)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.25
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $7.12 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.84 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $5.15 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.36 $10.69 $21.38

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 Carney and Wheaton. The current time is 20:50:12.

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.