How far is Dundalk, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Dundalk, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dundalk and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dundalk and Wheaton.
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Start on Dundalk Avenue
821 ft · 25 sec · Dundalk Avenue
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Turn left onto Dunhill Road
1003 ft · 34 sec · Dunhill Road
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Continue on Dunhill Road
55 m · 10 sec · Dunhill Road
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Turn right onto Broening Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broening Highway
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Turn slight right
61 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Keith Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Keith Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
689 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 Toll South: Washington
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
108 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road
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Keep slight left
52 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto University Boulevard West
1146 ft · 43 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 Dundalk 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.
I 95 Toll South
Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 00h 30m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dundalk 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 Dundalk to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Dundalk and 23.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dundalk and Patchy Fog near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Jessup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
Baltimore City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jessup.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dundalk and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 32.14 mi (51.73 km).
#1 Dundalk
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
| Population | 63,597 |
| Coordinates | 39.2506600, -76.5205200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
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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