How far is Linganore, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Linganore, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 00m.
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 in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Linganore and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linganore and Wheaton.
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Start on Glissans Mill Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Glissans Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodville Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road
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Turn left onto Old Annapolis Road
1 km · 1 min · Old Annapolis Road
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Turn slight left onto Prospect Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Prospect Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
716 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Penn Shop Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Penn Shop Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Long Corner Road
5 mi · 9 min · Long Corner Road
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Turn left onto Damascus Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Damascus Road
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Turn right onto Laytonsville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Laytonsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olney Laytonsville Road
71 m · 5 sec · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Connecticut Avenue
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Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road
1.4 mi · 3 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 Linganore 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.
Olney Laytonsville Road
Exit the roundabout onto Olney Laytonsville Road
5.46 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Linganore and Sunny near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Linganore to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Laytonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Linganore and 25.4 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linganore and Sunny near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Laytonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laytonsville.
Rockville station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Linganore and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).
#1 Linganore
Linganore is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4403800, -77.2080400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.93 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
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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