How far is Randallstown, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Randallstown, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.36 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.57 mi
42.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.57 mi
Kilometers
42.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.36 mi
Kilometers
56.91 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Randallstown
Fri, Oct 16, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randallstown
2026-10-16T10:10
Arrive Wheaton
Fri, Oct 16, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randallstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Randallstown
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To Wheaton
17.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 695 South: Glen Burnie

    2205 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Local Traffic, Frederick

    829 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    2891 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    16.4 mi · 21 min · Columbia Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll

    562 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West

    3069 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    2 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector

  12. 12

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    108 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Randolph Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto University Boulevard West

    1146 ft · 43 sec · University Boulevard West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randallstown 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
16.4 mi · 46%
I 70 West
4.21 mi · 12%
Randolph Road
2.96 mi · 8%
Liberty Road
2.87 mi · 8%
Baltimore Beltway
2.21 mi · 6%
Intercounty Connector
1.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 24m from Randallstown
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Randallstown and Patchy Fog near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Randallstown and 17.7 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Randallstown and Patchy Fog near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
City of College Park
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of College Park

College Park , MD
8400 Baltimore Ave #375, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 2.6/5 5 reviews City government office,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 14.8 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 North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randallstown and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 26.57 mi (42.76 km).

Randallstown

#1 Randallstown

Census designated place

Population32,430
Coordinates39.3673300, -76.7952500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wheaton

Wheaton is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0398300, -77.0552600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Road (-76.795227, 39.367368)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.84 $6.05 $12.10
Premium $5.15 $6.43 $12.87
Diesel $6.36 $7.95 $15.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Randallstown and Wheaton. The current time is 10:10:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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