How far is Centreville, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Centreville, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centreville and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centreville and Wheaton.
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Start on Kidwell Avenue
69 m · 13 sec · Kidwell Avenue
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Turn right onto South Commerce Street
148 m · 14 sec · South Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
116 m · 24 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn left onto South Liberty Street
1953 ft · 1 min · South Liberty Street
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Continue on Centreville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Centreville Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 301 South
1367 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
27 mi · 38 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on John Hanson Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · 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 Centreville and Wheaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
27 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Centreville and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centreville to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Parole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Centreville and 31.6 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Centreville and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Parole
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parole.
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BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 53.07 mi (85.41 km).
#1 Centreville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 4,949 |
| Coordinates | 39.0417800, -76.0663300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.24 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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