How far is Chillum, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Chillum, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chillum and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillum and Wheaton.
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Start on Riggs Road
2010 ft · 40 sec · Riggs Road
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Carroll Street Northwest
660 ft · 26 sec · Carroll Street Northwest
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Continue on Cedar Street Northwest
588 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Street Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Blair Road Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Blair Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
3.8 mi · 9 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Veirs Mill Road
1205 ft · 48 sec · Veirs Mill Road
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Turn right onto Reedie Drive
33 m · 3 sec · Reedie Drive
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Continue on Grandview Avenue
969 ft · 31 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto University Boulevard West
820 ft · 38 sec · 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 Chillum and Wheaton.
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.
Georgia Avenue
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
3.84 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Chillum and Patchy Fog near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chillum to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Silver Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Chillum and 4.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Chillum and Patchy Fog near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Spring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Spring.
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillum and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 6.29 mi (10.13 km).
#1 Chillum
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,513 |
| Coordinates | 38.9637200, -76.9908100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.24 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
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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