How far is Jessup, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Jessup, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.95 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.81 mi
27.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.81 mi
Kilometers
27.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.95 mi
Kilometers
38.54 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Tue, Jul 14, 8:28 PM EDT
Return by in Jessup
Tue, Jul 14, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jessup
2026-07-14T19:55
Arrive Wheaton
Tue, Jul 14, 8:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jessup
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Laurel
MD

Census designated place

From Jessup
11.4 mi
00h 16m
To Wheaton
12.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jessup and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Jessup Road

    864 ft · 21 sec · Jessup Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Waterloo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waterloo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rouse Parkway

    2761 ft · 51 sec · Rouse Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Washington

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Intercounty Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak

    108 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Boulevard West

    1146 ft · 43 sec · University Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jessup 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
9.54 mi · 40%
Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 20%
Randolph Road
2.96 mi · 12%
Waterloo Road
1.51 mi · 6%
Georgia Avenue
1.17 mi · 5%
MD 200 Toll West
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

9.17 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Laurel
00h 16m from Jessup
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jessup and Sunny near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jessup to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Jessup and 12.5 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jessup and Sunny near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near West Laurel

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 West Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 14.8 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 13.6 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
City of Bowie
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

17 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

20 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Rockville station

21 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jessup and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Jessup

Locality in Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Maryland, United States

Population7,137
Coordinates39.1492700, -76.7752500
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Jessup Road (-76.775303, 39.149227)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 · Jul 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jessup and Wheaton. The current time is 19:55:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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