How far is Marlton, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Marlton, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlton and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlton and Wheaton.
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Start on North Marlton Avenue
129 m · 24 sec · North Marlton Avenue
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Turn left onto Trumps Hill Road
139 m · 15 sec · Trumps Hill Road
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Turn right onto Heathermore Boulevard
2481 ft · 1 min · Heathermore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Crain Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crain Highway
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Turn left onto Old Crain Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Crain Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MD 4 North: Washington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1781 ft · 28 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Ritchie Marlboro Road
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
5 mi · 9 min · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Turn left onto Ritchie Marlboro Road
1751 ft · 41 sec · Ritchie Marlboro Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.5 mi · 17 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton
82 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard East
2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East
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Continue on University Boulevard West
3.1 mi · 7 min · 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 Marlton 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.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
12.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Marlton and Scattered Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlton to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Glenarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Marlton and 14.8 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marlton and Scattered Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Glenarden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenarden.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlton and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 23.27 mi (37.45 km).
#1 Marlton
Marlton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7737300, -76.7899700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $6.62 | $13.23 |
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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