How far is Severn, MD from Wheaton, MD?

The driving distance from Severn, MD to Wheaton, MD is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.37 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.29 mi
32.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.37 mi
Kilometers
47.27 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Severn
Thu, Oct 15, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Severn
2026-10-15T22:31
Arrive Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Severn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Laurel
MD

Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States

From Severn
13 mi
00h 20m
To Wheaton
16.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Severn Station Road

    1301 ft · 59 sec · Severn Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Severn Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Severn Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Annapolis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jessup Road

    594 ft · 10 sec · Jessup Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Baltimore-Washington Parkway South

    785 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Powder Mill Road, Beltsville

    1621 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Powder Mill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Powder Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 West: Silver Spring, Baltimore

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    3134 ft · 41 sec · Capital Beltway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 193: Wheaton, Langley Park

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 193 West: University Boulevard, Wheaton

    82 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Boulevard East

    2687 ft · 1 min · University Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Continue on University Boulevard West

    3.1 mi · 7 min · University Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Veirs Mill Road

    49 m · 16 sec · Veirs Mill Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veirs Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Severn 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
8.9 mi · 30%
Capital Beltway
3.95 mi · 13%
Powder Mill Road
3.52 mi · 12%
University Boulevard West
3.06 mi · 10%
Severn Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

8.9 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Laurel
00h 20m from Severn
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Severn 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 Severn to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

South Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Severn and 16.3 miles from Wheaton.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Severn and Chance Rain Showers near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near South 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 South Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.5 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 South Laurel.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

19 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Rockville station

26 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Severn and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 20.29 mi (32.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Severn

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Population44,231
Coordinates39.1370500, -76.6983000
Altitude49
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: Severn Station Road (-76.698308, 39.13715)
End: Veirs Mill Road (-77.055248, 39.039843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
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 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.84 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $5.15 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $6.36 $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.

Prices in Maryland · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Severn and Wheaton. The current time is 22:31:04.

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.