How far is Maugansville, MD from Wheaton, MD?
The driving distance from Maugansville, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maugansville and Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maugansville and Wheaton.
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Start on Maugansville Road
16 m · 3 sec · Maugansville Road
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Turn right onto Maugans Avenue
3268 ft · 1 min · Maugans Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1669 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
26.7 mi · 29 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road
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Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway
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Continue on Randolph Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Randolph Road
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Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
1.9 mi · 4 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 Maugansville and Wheaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
26.7 mi · 00h 29m
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 Maugansville and Chance Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maugansville to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Maugansville and 37.1 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maugansville and Chance Rain Showers near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
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 Frederick.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maugansville and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 58.24 mi (93.73 km).
#1 Maugansville
Census designated place
| Population | 3,071 |
| Coordinates | 39.6928700, -77.7447200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.68 | $21.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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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