How far is Golden Beach, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Golden Beach, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.88 mi
01h 16m
Flight
42.99 mi
69.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.99 mi
Kilometers
69.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.88 mi
Kilometers
94.76 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Golden Beach
Fri, Oct 16, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Golden Beach
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Golden Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Camp Springs
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Golden Beach
29.1 mi
00h 38m
To Wheaton
29.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Beach and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Golden Beach and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Dockser Drive

    605 ft · 32 sec · Dockser Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grant Road

    1236 ft · 56 sec · Grant Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Golden Beach Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Golden Beach Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Golden Beach Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Beach Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Three Notch Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Three Notch Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Leonardtown Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crain Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Crain Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Branch Avenue

    9 mi · 12 min · Branch Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    18.3 mi · 25 min · Capital Beltway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton

    82 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto University Boulevard East

    2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Continue on University Boulevard West

    3.1 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Beach and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway
21.7 mi · 37%
Leonardtown Road
10.6 mi · 18%
Branch Avenue
8.96 mi · 15%
Golden Beach Road
5.76 mi · 10%
Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.28 mi · 6%
University Boulevard West
3.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

18.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Springs
00h 38m from Golden Beach
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Camp Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Golden Beach and 29.7 miles from Wheaton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Golden Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Camp Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
District of Columbia Court
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

District of Columbia Court

Washington , DC
430 E St NW #115, Washington, DC 20001
Rating 4.5/5 10 reviews City courthouse,Federal courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Springs.

RAIL

Washington Union Station

13 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Lorton station

29 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Golden Beach and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 42.99 mi (69.18 km).

Golden Beach

#1 Golden Beach

Town of the United States

Population3,796
Coordinates38.4898500, -76.6821800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Dockser Drive (-76.682172, 38.49014)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.64
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $8.82 $17.64
Mid-grade $4.84 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $5.15 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $6.36 $13.23 $26.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Golden Beach and Wheaton. The current time is 23:30:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.