How far is Joppatowne, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Joppatowne, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joppatowne and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joppatowne and Wheaton.
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Start on the route
93 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Lane
600 ft · 47 sec · Martin Lane
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Turn left onto Old Mountain Road Central
116 m · 20 sec · Old Mountain Road Central
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Take the ramp right
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway
2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway
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Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway
6 mi · 7 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
4.7 mi · 6 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 Joppatowne 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.
Harbor Tunnel Thruway
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Joppatowne and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joppatowne to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 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?
Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Joppatowne and 28.3 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 $8.31 one way or $16.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Joppatowne and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Elkridge
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 Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joppatowne and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 47.3 mi (76.12 km).
#1 Joppatowne
Census designated place in Maryland, USA
| Population | 12,616 |
| Coordinates | 39.4578900, -76.3552400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
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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