How far is Frostburg, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Frostburg, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frostburg and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frostburg and Wheaton.
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Start on the route
2 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Water Street
42 m · 11 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on National Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · National Highway
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Turn slight right
134 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Winchester Road
961 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Road
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Turn left
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
41.5 mi · 47 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.5 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road
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Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Continue on Randolph Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Randolph Road
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Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · 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 Frostburg 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.5 mi · 00h 47m
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 Frostburg 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 Frostburg to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Frostburg and 69.5 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.39 one way or $40.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frostburg and Chance Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Spring.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frostburg and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 108.81 mi (175.12 km).
#1 Frostburg
City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 8,465 |
| Coordinates | 39.6581400, -78.9283600 |
| Altitude | 631 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $20.39 | $40.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
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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