How far is Hampstead, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Hampstead, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampstead and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead and Wheaton.
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Start on Shiloh Avenue
10 m · 3 sec · Shiloh Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Hanover Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hanover Pike
94 m · 4 sec · Hanover Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hanover Pike
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Turn right onto Butler Road
2487 ft · 34 sec · Butler Road
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Take the exit straight
2083 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Glen Burnie
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick
829 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll
562 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
2 mi · 2 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 Hampstead 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.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 Hampstead 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 Hampstead to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Hampstead and 26.3 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hampstead and Patchy Fog near Wheaton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampstead and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 40.55 mi (65.26 km).
#1 Hampstead
Town in Carroll County in the U.
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -76.8499800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.24 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
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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