How far is Eldersburg, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Eldersburg, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eldersburg and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eldersburg and Wheaton.
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Start on the route
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto Sykesville Road
104 m · 20 sec · Sykesville Road
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Continue on Sykesville Road
15.9 mi · 24 min · Sykesville Road
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Continue on Patuxent Freeway
1160 ft · 18 sec · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 108: Clarksville
1714 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Clarksville Pike
3.7 mi · 6 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
5.9 mi · 9 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 Eldersburg 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.
Sykesville Road
Continue on Sykesville Road
15.9 mi · 00h 24m
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 leaving Eldersburg 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 Eldersburg to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Eldersburg and 20.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Eldersburg 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.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Laurel City Office
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eldersburg and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.46 km).
#1 Eldersburg
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 30,531 |
| Coordinates | 39.4037100, -76.9502600 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
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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